Traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI): causes
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI): causes. Drivers, Passengers, Cyclists, Pedestrians. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Road traffic accidents
- Drivers
- Passengers
- Cyclists
- Pedestrians
Other transport accidents
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Violence
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Sports injuries
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Other causes
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References
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- Hubbard ME, Jewell RP, Dumont TM, Rughani AI. Spinal injury patterns among skiers and snowboarders. Neurosurg Focus 2011; 31:E8.
- Devivo MJ. Epidemiology of traumatic spinal cord injury: trends and future implications. Spinal Cord 2012; 50:365-372.
