
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Even though there have been dramatic improvements in road conditions over the last 40 years and even though there is greater education of drivers on…

Seizures and Driving
People with epilepsy, which entails seizures that are unpredictable, have had restrictions placed on several areas of their lives including the ability to participate in…

Traumatic Skull Fractures
Skull fractures generally go along with head or brain injuries. While the skull is generally a tough bony structure that provides great protection for the…

Pelvic Fractures in Pregnancy
Pelvic fractures are particularly dangerous in pregnancy, when it can disrupt blood flow to the uterus or cause direct trauma to the uterus. Pelvic fractures…

Pediatric Motor Vehicle Trauma
Kids undergo trauma all the time. In fact, statistics show that trauma from various sources is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children….

Spinal Injuries in Children
Pediatric spine injures are not that common. Most injuries happen in a motor vehicle accident, while others happen as a result of diving in shallow…

Motor Vehicle Rollovers
When vehicles roll over as part of a motor vehicle accident, most of the time it is considered a severe event. Researchers wanted to know…

ATV Injuries
All terrain vehicles or ATVs are inherently dangerous. They are popular utility vehicles as well as recreational vehicles. Most of them are four wheeled vehicles…

Pregnancy-related Motor Vehicle Accidents
Women involved in motor vehicle accidents represent a special group of victims. They have uteruses of varying sizes that are connected only at the base…

Pregnancy and Trauma
Pregnant women are at special risk of morbidity and mortality when in a motor vehicle accident. Some do not wear seat belts because of the…

Sleep Apnea and Automobile Crashes
Sleep apnea is a common sleeping disorder that can lead to motor vehicle accidents, morbidity and mortality in patients who suffer from the disorder. It…

Sinus Fractures in Motor Vehicle Accidents
The sinuses are relatively delicate parts of the facial bones. They hold air and mucus and are designed to make the head feel lighter. There…

Facial Injuries
Facial injuries are common in motor vehicle accidents because most people are protected by restraints from the shoulders down and their faces lead, especially in…

Acetebular & Spinal Fracturs in Motor Vehicle Accidents
A person in a motor vehicle accident can sustain an acetabular fracture, spinal fracture, or both. Acetabular fractures involve fractures to the socket of hip…

Disc Herniation in Motor Vehicle Accidents
Back injuries are common injuries following a motor vehicle accident. Back injuries can involve injuries to the disk or injuries to bones, nerves, muscles and…

Head Injuries Secondary to Falls in the Elderly
The elderly are prone to falls. They can be cognitively impaired and do not have the reflexes to catch themselves in such a way as…