Diving accidents. Mechanism of injury and treatment of the patient.
Diving accidents that result in cervical spinal injuries most often occur in young adult males who have access to alcohol and water. A C-5 injury with permanent neurologic deficit is the most common pattern of injury in these patients. Recommended treatments include emergent alignment, an intravenous bolus of methylprednisolone, and spinal stabilization. Recovery is a function of the severity of the initial neurologic injury.
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D002985:Clinical Protocols; D004242:Diving / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D011379:Prognosis; D011859:Radiography; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy*