Diving injuries to the cervical spinal cord.
Injury to the cervical spinal cord due to diving into shallow water is a frequent occurrence. The clinical and radiological features of 46 patients are described, and the mechanism of injury is discussed. These serious accidents are avoidable, and preventive measures are suggested. First-aid management is briefly outlined.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D004242:Diving; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013019:South Africa; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D014187:Transportation of Patients