The incidence of osteoradionecrosis of the temporal bone was 8.5% (95% confidence interval = 3.6-13.4%). Osteoradionecrosis of the temporal bone can present in excess of 10 years after treatment completion. This result may actually under -represent the true incidence of the complication. It has significant morbidity associated with its development and, occasionally, mortality. Those people undergoing radiotherapy to the parotid region may be at higher risk of osteoradionecrosis. A new classification system for osteoradionecrosis of the temporal bone has been proposed.
Since the introduction of professionalism to the sport of rugby union, an increasing rate of injury has been noted in the playing population. In addition, overall participation numbers have increased globally, with more amateurs and young people involved in the sport. Acetabular fractures are generally seen after violent trauma and can be associated with poor long-term outcomes. We have previously described two acetabular fractures in young patients (16 and 24 years of age) sustained during rugby matches. We present a case series of four closed, isolated acetabular fractures in three skeletally immature male patients (13-16 years of age), two of which required open reduction and internal fixation. Three of these fractures occurred in conjunction with hip dislocations. All injuries were sustained while engaged in playing rugby union, two during seasonal match play and one during a training drill.
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