Lacrosse-related laryngeal injury

This case report illustrates a severe laryngeal fracture from injuries sustained during a lacrosse match. Contact sports such as lacrosse are popular with pediatric and teenage children. Laryngeal injury can be a life-threatening injury due to airway compromise, and prompt emergency medical treatment can be life saving. This case report details a patient's presentation, clinical exam, radiology and endoscopic findings, treatment including securing the airway and fracture repair, and outcome. The risk of mortality or severe morbidity warrants a high index of suspicion is given for children and teenagers with blunt neck trauma during contact sports such as lacrosse.