
Motorcycle Accident & Leg Injuries
Motorcycle accidents are believed to be the second most common cause of traffic accidents in developing countries and in developed countries. One study looked at…

Whiplash Injuries
Whiplash injuries have actually gone up since the law requires drivers and passengers to wear seat belts on the road. Whiplash occurs when there is…

Making Motorcyclists more Conspicuous
One of the findings in previous studies regarding motorcycle accidents and motor vehicles was that motorcycles in some cases just aren’t conspicuous enough. Changes in…

Motorcycle Accidents with Fixed Objects
Motorcycles are inherently more dangerous than driving with an automobile. This is in part because the motorcyclist is not protected by anything and in part…

Kidney Trauma in Traffic Crashes
Blunt trauma to the kidneys is the third most common solid organ to experience damage, after the spleen and the liver. It commonly occurs secondary…

Injuries in Children
Injuries are the leading cause of death for kids in the US. There were about 10,216 deaths of children between the ages of infancy to…

Motorcycle Accidents and Traumatic Brain Injuries
Motorcycle injuries are high risk for traumatic brain injuries whether or not the patient was wearing a helmet or not. While helmets are protective to…

Aortic Lacerations and Traffic Accidents
Aortic lacerations or traumatic aortic rupture happens when the largest artery in the body ruptures or tears, usually from a large force, such as a…

Gallbladder Injuries in Traffic Accidents
Gallbladder Injuries in Traffic Accidents Blunt trauma to the abdomen is not uncommon in traffic accidents. This type of blunt trauma can lead to injuries…

Medication Use and Traffic Accidents
People who use medications, especially psychotropic medications, seem to be at higher risk of getting into a traffic accident. One study looked at data they…

Hypovolemia in Traffic Accidents
Hypovolemia is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in traffic accidents. It is also called hypovolemic shock and it is an emergency condition secondary…

Elderly Drivers
Information on the pros and cons of elderly drivers can be obtained through contacting the National Motorists Association. It has a policy statement on elderly…

Calcaneus Fractures
The calcaneus bone is located in the heel and makes up the entirety of the heel. This bone supports the foot and helps us walk…

Closed Head Injuries in Traffic Accidents
Closed head injuries can happen in a traffic accident. A closed head injury is an injury to the brain that happens due to blunt force…

Elderly Drivers and Fatal Crashes
It turns out that elderly drivers have a higher rate of fatal crashes when compared to younger people. In fact, they often get in nonfatal…

Statistics in Pediatric Trauma
Pediatric trauma is not uncommon. Patients are at risk for trauma especially in the teenage years when they are more active and try more risky…