CONCLUSION
The growing popularity of volleyball warrants further analysis of
sports-related injuries. This study describes such injuries to the
craniofacial region presenting to emergency departments. The most common
type of injury were lacerations and most injuries involved the face. As
safety precautions and equipment are considered for use in volleyball,
physicians must understand how to provide sideline and emergency care to
those sustaining facial trauma injuries. Facial trauma experts, such as
otolaryngologists or plastic surgeons, can assist in the design and
implementation of protective equipment.