Injuries caused by seatbelts in stationary vehicles.
A new injury caused by seatbelts in the legs of automobile passengers in stationary cars not involved in accidents is described. The authors have treated 11 such injuries since 1974 in Hungary. Prevention of this injury by educating passengers to replace seatbelts before leaving their cars is recommended.
D006801:Humans; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D012622:Seat Belts / Q000009:adverse effects*