TY  - CONF
A1  - Müller, C.W.
A1  - Otte, Dietmar
A1  - Haasper, Carl
A1  - Nehmzow, Joachim
A1  - Probst, Christian
A1  - Panzica, Martin
A1  - Hüfner, Tobias
A1  - Krettek, Christian
T1  - Spine injuries in motor vehicle accidents - an analysis of 18353 traffic accidents between 1985 and 2004 with special consideration of injuries of the thoracolumbar spine in relation to injury mechanisms
N2  - This study aims to analyze spine injuries in motor vehicle accidents. Between 1985 and 2004 the Hannover accident research unit documented 18353 accidents. We identified 161 front passengers (0.53%) with cervical spine injuries, 84 (0.28%) with thoracic and 95 (0.31%) with lumbar injuries. Technical and medical data was reviewed. Patients" records were retrieved. X-rays were evaluated and fractures were classified according to the Magerl classification. 68% and 57% of thoracic and lumbar fractures occurred in accidents with multiple impacts. Delta-v was 50, 40 and 40 kph in passengers with cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine, resp. Passengers with spinal fractures frequently showed numerous concomitant injuries, e.g. additional vertebral fractures. The influence of seat belts and airbags is discussed. Patient work-up has to include a thorough investigation for additional injuries.
KW  - Brustkorb
KW  - Halswirbel
KW  - Knochenbruch
KW  - Konferenz
KW  - Schweregrad (Unfall
KW  - Verletzung)
KW  - Sicherheitsgurt
KW  - Unfall
KW  - Wirbelsäule
KW  - Accident
KW  - Cervical vertebrae
KW  - Conference
KW  - Fracture (bone)
KW  - Safety belt
KW  - Severity (accid
KW  - injury)
KW  - Spinal column
KW  - Thorax
Y1  - 2009
UR  - https://bast.opus.hbz-nrw.de/frontdoor/index/index/docId/490
UR  - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:hbz:opus-bast-4900
ER  -