Cervical spine fractures and rear car seat restraints.
Two cases of potentially fatal cervical spine fractures in children who were inadequately restrained by malfunctioning car seat restraints are presented. Adequate parental maintenance of seat restraints and their readjustment when children change from wearing lightweight to thick, heavy clothing are imperative.
Conry
B G
BG
Department of Diagnostic Radiology, St Bartholomew's Hospital, London.
Hall
C M
CM
D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries*; D002648:Child; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D012622:Seat Belts / Q000009:adverse effects*