Cervical-thoracic transverse process fracture: further observations on the seatbelt syndrome.
Fracture of the transverse process C7 and T1 may represent another seatbelt injury particularly related to the use of a system including a shoulder harness beltmfour cases are discussed and the proposed mechanism and potential implications of this injury are outlined.
D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D012622:Seat Belts / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*