Resumen

PELAEZ, Emiliano G; DASCENZI, Pamela F; SAVASTANO, Luís E  y  CREMASCHI, Fabián E. Lesiones craneofaciales producidas en hockey sobre patines. Rev. argent. neurocir. [online]. 2008, vol.22, n.4. ISSN 1850-1532.

Objectives: Research on this topic is carried out because no statistical records are available in order to conduct epidemiological studies. The main objectives are to obtain statistical records regarding the incidence, mechanisms, severity, and most frequent cranio-facial injuries due to the practice of roller hockey, to show the degree of roughness of this sport, assessing the need to revise the rules of the game, suggesting new safety precautions for this sport. Material and Method: The methodology is based on statistical figures obtained from 119 matches of the Mendoza (Argentina) Championship played between 2004 and 2005, with a follow up of 18 months. A standard test was used. Results: We found 85 injuries in 54 matches; 59% of the lesions were produced in the first half of the game, the 41% remaining in the second half; the forwards received 48% of the lesions, the back 44% and the goalkeepers 9%. The affected structures were: face (61%), frontal region (15%), cervical spine (7%), parietal region (6%), temporal region (6%) and occipital region (5%). Most involved facial structures were: lips (37%), nose (25%), eye socket (21%) and chin (11%). The injuries were due to the stick (39%), the elbow (24%), the ball (21%), the skate (5%), the head (4%), the wall (4%) and last the shoulder (1%). A 26% of injured players were not able to continue playing; 26% of injured players needed medical intervention on the game field; 16% were taken to a hospital (70% remained under observation); 64% of lesions were contusion, 36% were cutting wounds (surgical suture 77% and chemical suture 33%); 3% of lesions were associated with loss of consciousness; 8 fractures were registered. Conclusion: Epidemiological data confirm the need to revise and reconsider the rules of the game and their safety.

Palabras clave : Roller hockey; Cranio-facial injuries; Safety precautions.

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