title: Diving accidents. Mechanism of injury and treatment of the patient.
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Herman
authors.forename: V K
authors.initials: VK
authors.lastname: Sonntag
mesh_terms: D002985:Clinical Protocols; D004242:Diving / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D011379:Prognosis; D011859:Radiography; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy*