Spines and seat belts: mechanisms of spinal injury in motor vehicle crashes.
A case of spinal injury associated with the use of a lap/sash seat belt is presented. A review of the literature is made and a mechanism of injury related specifically to lap/sash seat belts is proposed. The danger of unrestrained rear seat occupants is emphasized.
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000209:etiology; D012399:Rotation; D012622:Seat Belts / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013124:Spinal Injuries / Q000209:etiology*