The installation of airbags in motor vehicles, in association with the use of seat belts, has reduced the incidence of head injuries, as well significantly decreasing morbidity and mortality in motor vehicle accidents. Nevertheless, the literature on the subject increasingly refers to lesions related to airbag deployment. These are usually minor, but in certain circumstances, severe and fatal injuries can result. This is a case report of serious injury due to airbag deployment, involvig a restrainde driver who suffered occipital condylar injury when his airbag deployed in frontal collision. The range of airbag associated injuries is reported and predisposing factors, such as the probable proximity to the airbag housing, is discussed
Occipital Condyle fracture: an unusual airbag injury.
DOLCI, Marco
2007-01-01
Abstract
The installation of airbags in motor vehicles, in association with the use of seat belts, has reduced the incidence of head injuries, as well significantly decreasing morbidity and mortality in motor vehicle accidents. Nevertheless, the literature on the subject increasingly refers to lesions related to airbag deployment. These are usually minor, but in certain circumstances, severe and fatal injuries can result. This is a case report of serious injury due to airbag deployment, involvig a restrainde driver who suffered occipital condylar injury when his airbag deployed in frontal collision. The range of airbag associated injuries is reported and predisposing factors, such as the probable proximity to the airbag housing, is discussedI documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
