Thoracolumbar fractures associated with the use of personal watercraft

被引:12
作者
Carmel, A
Drescher, MJ [1 ]
Leitner, Y
Gepstein, R
机构
[1] Chaim Sheba Med Ctr, Dept Emergency Med, IL-52621 Tel Hashomer, Israel
[2] Sapir Med Ctr, Spine Surg Unit, Kefar Sava, Israel
来源
JOURNAL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE | 2004年 / 57卷 / 06期
关键词
personal watercraft; thoracolumbar; spine; injury;
D O I
10.1097/01.TA.0000100382.98076.40
中图分类号
R4 [临床医学];
学科分类号
1002 [临床医学]; 100602 [中西医结合临床];
摘要
Background: Personal watercraft (PWC) are in widespread and growing use. Injuries involving PWC have been reported, but to date no report has focused on spine injuries as a result of this activity. Methods: We report a retrospective case series of spinal injuries related to the use of PWC that we term "wave-jumper's fracture." Results: From 1995 to 1999, eight patients suffered spinal fracture after operating PWC. The mechanism of injury was of a "hard landing" on the seat of the PWC after becoming airborne. The average age was 36 years (range, 20-51 years). Fractures were compression or burst type injuries at the thoracolumbar transition zone (T12-L2). Only one patient suffered a transient neurologic injury. No patient required surgery. Conclusion: There is a mechanism of injury in PWC use where axial loading may cause thoracolumbar fracture. The public and physicians should be aware of the risks involved in the use of personal watercraft.
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页码:1308 / 1310
页数:3
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