Diving injuries to the cervical spinal cord.

A T, Scher

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South African Medical Journal

Article . 1981

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Diving injuries to the cervical spinal cord.

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 13 Jun 1981 English Journal:South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde, volume 59 (issn: 0256-9574,

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Authors: A T, Scher;

pmid: 7221775

Diving injuries to the cervical spinal cord.

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Abstract

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.

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Adult, Male, South Africa, Transportation of Patients, Adolescent, Diving, Athletic Injuries, Humans, Female, Spinal Cord Injuries

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