"Ute surfing": a novel cause of severe head injury.
Riding on the load tray of a moving utility vehicle, often after drinking alcohol, is a recognized pastime among young Australian men. The cases presented here show that associated accidents can result in serious head injuries and probable permanent neurological deficits.
Allan
R S
RS
John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle, NSW. rodney@netexcel.net.au
Spittaler
P J
PJ
Christie
J G
JG
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000428:Alcohol Drinking; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male