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PubMed1993

Neck injuries from rear impact road traffic accidents: prognosis in persons seeking compensation.

We studied the natural history and prognostic factors in 100 patients who had sustained neck sprains in rear impact road traffic accidents, and who had all originally been seen for medicolegal reports. They were seen for clinical and radiological review at a mean of 8 years after injury. The detailed medicolegal reports from the early years were available on all patients, and were used to supplement the information obtained at review. Of the patients, 50 per cent had significant pain at 8 months, decreasing to 22 per cent at 2 years and 18 per cent at 3 years. At review, 45 per cent were free of pain, and 14 per cent had significant pain. Front seat position, pain within 12 h of injury, past history of neck pain and degenerative changes on radiographs were associated with a longer duration of significant pain (P < 0.05). Early onset of pain was also associated with a worse level of pain at review. The timing of compensation was not associated with improvement in symptoms. The injury had not accelerated the development of degenerative changes.

Accidents, Traffic↗
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[Deep incisional neck injuries caused by an electric knife].

Electric knives, due to the double blades swinging in opposite directions, have a high injury potential. Tissues such as skin can be cut smoothly without cutting motion and with only little pressure. Authors report on the case of a woman of 47 years who cut herself deeply on both sides of her neck with an electric knife, slightly carving a notch into the larynx and a cervical vertebra and opening large blood vessels. With respect to the extent of injuries the capacity to act had to be questioned. However, considering the absence of venous air embolism and the peculiarity of the tool it had to be assumed that the capacity to act lasted for a short time.

Autopsy↗
PubMed2003

Training and equipment to prevent athletic head and neck injuries.

Due to the potential for catastrophic neurotraumas and cervical spine injuries in sport, the sports health care professional must take proper measures to prevent such injuries. Strength training of the cervical spine, teaching of proper sporting techniques, and use of protective sports equipment are three primary means of attempting to prevent neurotraumas and cervical spine injuries in sports. There are other avenues to assist in preventing these injuries, such as flexibility programs. The sports health care professional, therefore, must be knowledgeable of the needs of each individual athlete when developing prevention plans.

Athletic Injuries↗
PubMed1991

Neck injuries to high school football players in western New York State.

The goals of this study were to document the incidence of all injuries to the cervical spine at four Western New York high schools over two consecutive football seasons, and to compare the regional incidence to other reports. We also sought to identify the athletes at greatest risk of injury as determined by preseason questionnaire, medical history, and physical examination. Seventy-four high school football players entered the study prior to their junior season of play, and were followed prospectively for any reportable injury to the cervical spine. An overall 10.8% rate of injury occurred over the two-year study period; the highest rate was for defensive backs and linebackers making a tackle. Thirty-two percent of players had an abnormal history, examination, or both prior to the first season of play. The medical community has a responsibility to educate the public concerning cervical spine injuries in high school football players.

Football↗
PubMed2002

The avoidability of head and neck injuries in ice hockey: an historical review.

The number of minor traumatic brain injury (mTBI), cerebral concussions, is increasing and cannot be eliminated by any kind of equipment. Prevention strategies, such as the introduction of "checking from behind" rules have become effective in decreasing the number of severe spinal injuries. A new "head checking" rule should reduce mTBI in the same way in the following years. Mouthguards should be mandatory as an effective device for the prevention of dental and orofacial injuries, as well as reducing the incidence and severity of mTBI. A new internet database system, the International Sports Injury System (ISIS) should improve epidemiological analysis of head, face, and spinal injuries worldwide. ISIS should provide an internationally compatible system for continuous monitoring of risk factors, protective effects of equipment, and protective effects of equipment and effects of changes in rules through the years.

Craniocerebral Trauma↗