KEY POINTS
Comparable studies on volleyball-related facial injuries are lacking despite 500 million people participating in the sport globally.
The majority of volleyball-related facial injuries are incurred by young adults aged 20-29 years.
Lacerations are the most common facial injury sustained while playing volleyball.
Nasal bone fractures are the most common fracture type.
New knowledge of volleyball-related craniofacial injuries can influence the development of safety measures (i.e. protective equipment).