Broken necks from diving accidents: a summer epidemic in young men.
Four years (1973-1973) of experience in the management of fractured cervical spine from diving accidents is examined with reference to clinical findings, radiology, prognosis, and socioeconomic aspects.
D000059:Accidents; D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries; D004242:Diving; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019838:Neck Injuries; D011782:Quadriplegia / Q000209:etiology; D011859:Radiography; D013115:Spinal Canal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery