title: "Ute surfing": a novel cause of severe head injury.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle, NSW. rodney@netexcel.net.au
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Allan
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Spittaler
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Christie
mesh_terms: D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000428:Alcohol Drinking; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male