C-5-6 CERVICAL DISLOCATION RESULTING FROM IMPROPER SEAT-BELT USE

被引:5
作者
FRANK, EH
PENNINGTON, SE
KEENEN, TL
FRANKEL, P
机构
[1] OREGON HLTH SCI UNIV,DIV ORTHOPED,PORTLAND,OR 97201
[2] OREGON HLTH SCI UNIV,DEPT TRAUMA RES,PORTLAND,OR 97201
关键词
SEAT BELT INJURY; AUTOMOBILE; FRACTURE DISLOCATION; CERVICAL SPINE; PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM;
D O I
10.1111/j.1553-2712.1995.tb03079.x
中图分类号
R4 [临床医学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100602 ;
摘要
Motorists may improperly use the diagonal shoulder belt of newer passive restraint systems by failing to use the lap belt. An unusual case of a patient who did not wear a lap belt and who sustained a cervical C-5-6 distraction injury resulting in quadriplegia is reported. Emergency physicians should be aware of this injury mechanism and should reinforce proper passive restraint use.
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页数:3
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