Speed bump-induced spinal column injury

Asian, S; Karcioglu, O; Katirci, Y; Kandis, H; Ezirmik, N; Bilir, O

doi:10.1016/j.ajem.2004.12.015

Speed bump-induced spinal column injury

Asian S., Karcioglu O., Katirci Y., Kandis H., Ezirmik N., Bilir O.

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE, vol.23, no.4, pp.563-564, 2005 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 23 Issue: 4
Publication Date: 2005
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.ajem.2004.12.015
Journal Name: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.563-564
Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Introduction: Compression fracture of the vertebral body is common, especially in older adults. Injuries to the spinal column are one of the most frequent injuries by accidents and falls from heights. Vertebral fracture associated with minor trauma, however, is a rare occasion.