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A Contusive Model of Unilateral Cervical Spinal Cord Injury Using the Infinite Horizon Impactor
Published on: July 24, 2012
Abstract:
This investigation analyzes 18 fatal skiing accidents which happened from 1959 to 1975. Deadly accidents caused by avalanches were not taken into consideration. The results of the authors were compared with reports of altogether sixty similar injuries due to skiing accidents. 46% of the fatal accidents were caused by crashing against hindrances. Half of the accidents happened during high-speed-skiing or downhill-competition. More than two-thirds of the wounded skiers died of head injuries. Therefore it is highly recommended to wear a suitable headprotection while skiing downhill.
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