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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…

The condyle of the mandible or jaw bone is the part that forms the temporomandibular joint or jaw joint. Just below that is the subcondylar…

People age 65 or older will soon comprise 1 in 5 US citizens. These will be people involved in motor vehicle accidents at a greater…

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…

Lower extremity fractures are common complications of head-on and side-impact crashes. These fractures can include those as high as the knee in the upper tibia…

A pelvic fracture is a disruption of the bones of the pelvis, which consists of multiple interconnected bones that protect the lower colon and bladder…

One of the most frustrating aspects of having been in an auto accident is the occurrence of chronic pain. At first the pain is acute…

Facial trauma is perhaps the most common type of injury sustained in motor vehicle accidents. Such facial fractures are often associated with other kinds of…

Besides altercations, motor vehicle accidents are the most common cause of fractures of the mandible. In fact, in one study, motor vehicle accidents accounted for…

Osteoporosis and Motor Vehicle Accidents Osteoporosis can increase the risk of fracture in auto accidents. Some doctors feel that the osteoporosis increases the likelihood of…

Femur fractures can happen when a great force is put on the side of the upper leg or when the foot is pushed on, extending…

Accidents Involving All-Terrain Vehicles All terrain vehicles are generally open four-wheel vehicles designed to be used off-road on trails, fields, alongside roads, in ditches or…

Helmets are required in some localities but not in others. In California, all motorcyclists must wear helmets. Motorcyclists account for only 2 percent of all…

Spinal cord stimulation is used to manage chronic pain. Doctors implant a pulse generator that delivers an electrical pulse to the spinal cord. The electricity…