Cranial and facial fractures occur under a number of circumstances. Many people get these fractures secondary to motor vehicle crashes, while others get them from…
In 2010, 4,280 people were killed in motor vehicle vs. pedestrian accidents per year. This is a decrease from 1995; however, more than 70,000 people…
Post concussive syndrome is a bit complicated as there are a number of symptoms one can get from this disorder, including dizziness and headaches. These…
Injuries from Airbags Airbags are intended to save lives and limit injuries and, while they do this effectively by rapid deployment, they have the potential…
There has been a great deal of research on maxillofacial injuries in normal individuals but little research has been done on these types of fractures…
Fractures are a common complication of car crashes. This is because forces are strong enough in a car crash to break bones, even if the…
Infant car safety seats have saved thousands of children’s lives since they were made mandatory. While each state has its own laws on child safety…
The forces involved in car crashes can be so severe that a hip dislocation can occur. The force can travel up the outstretched leg and…
Mandibular condylar fractures are common among mandibular fractures and tend to occur when forces from a fall, bicycle accident or car crashes are placed upon…
Most toddlers and infants are well protected from injury when they are in their proper car seat restraint. Car seats are designed to keep the…
Too often in emergency room settings, the doctor looks at the most visible injury, such as a facial fracture and neglects the fact that concomitant…
Unfortunately, trauma is the most common cause of death in children. Severe injuries in the face primarily lead to disfigurement and only lead to death…
Fractures of the tibia and fibula are not uncommon after a motor vehicle crash. The legs can be crumpled in either the back seat or…
Getting one or more rib fractures is a common phenomenon of traffic accidents. The ribs themselves are narrow curved bones that together protect the lungs,…
Injuries from Airbags Airbags were first invented in 1952 but were not in common use until the 1990s. They were designed to be a safety…
Upper extremity fractures are not uncommon, particularly with head on collisions. Such fractures can be caused by the driver bracing with the steering wheel or…