Cervical fractures and fracture-dislocations sustained without head impact.

Author(s)
Huelke, D.F. Mendelsohn, R.A. Melvin, J.W. & States, J.D.
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Abstract

Because of its flexibility and structure, the cervical spine is disposed to various mechanisms of injury: although not so common as injuries caused by head impacts, cervical fractures and/or fracture-dislocations have been reported without direct impact to the head. Some cervical injuries reported have been sustained by wearers of lap and shoulder belts in auto accidents; however it is not considered that belt use is a potential hazard because ample evidence has accured in the medical and engineering literature to document general injury and fatality reduction by use of seatbelts.

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Library number
B 14933 (In: B 14930 [ electronic version only]) /84/
Source

In: The human neck : anatomy, injury mechanisms and biomechanics, SAE Special Publication SP-438, 1979, p. 17-23, 83 ref.

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