EVA performance in zygomatic bone protection during sports practice: pilot numerical study

Abstract

In sport competitions, facial bone fractures, particularly in the zygomatic bone,are becoming increasingly common. Thus, further studies on the material possibilities for an efficient protection are extremely valuable. The present work aims to test different layer thickness combinations of semi-rigid and flexible EVA –Ethylene-vinyl acetate –looking for an optimized performance for the impact protection of the zygomatic bone. Results will guide subsequent indications for individualized face protectors.