Antoine Dupont, who underwent surgery for a maxillozygomatic fracture, is uncertain about his participation in the World Cup. However, if he does play, he may wear a specific protective gear.
Can one play with a maxillo-zygomatic fracture? Immediately, obviously not. But after four weeks, a return is possible. This is what Antoine Dupont, who underwent surgery on Friday, September 22 in Toulouse, will try to do.
Une protection faciale peut être faite sur mesure, comme un masque thermomoulé. À l’image d’un protège-dents, c’est une plaque en résine qui est chauffée et mise à la forme du visage du patient. Ça s’est déjà vu notamment pour des nez cassés. A voir si ça sera suffisamment confortable, et surtout faisable pour pratiquer une discipline aussi violente.
The complexity lies in adhering to the World Rugby standards, which prohibit the use of rigid protective gear. It remains to be seen what resources the medical staff will find to ensure that Antoine Dupont, the scrum-half, is fit to play.
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