Spinal cord injuries as a result of motorcycle accidents.
The orthopaedic and neurological lesions of 21 cases of spinal cord injuries as a result of motorcycle accidents are reviewed. The thoracic spine and spinal cord were the site of injury in 76% of cases. Eight-one per cent of the thoracic injuries showed complete neurological lesions. A mechanism of injury is postulated.
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005592:Fracture Fixation; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011379:Prognosis; D013019:South Africa; D013117:Spinal Cord Compression / Q000209:etiology; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D013124:Spinal Injuries / Q000209:etiology; D014143:Traction