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Controlled Cortical Impact Model for Traumatic Brain Injury
Published on: August 5, 2014
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Golf cart associated traumatic brain injury.
Brett Simpson1, Scott Shepard2, Ryan Kitagawa1
1a Vivian L. Smith Department of Neurosurgery, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston , Houston , TX , USA.
Brain Injury
|July 24, 2019
Summary
Golf cart accidents can cause serious traumatic brain injuries (TBI), including skull fractures and hematomas. These head injuries are significant and potentially underreported, necessitating increased safety awareness.
Area of Science:
- Trauma surgery
- Neurology
- Public health
Background:
- Contact sports are commonly associated with head injuries.
- Golf cart accidents represent an underreported mechanism for severe head trauma.
- Lack of standardized regulations may contribute to underreporting.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the incidence and outcomes of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) resulting from golf cart accidents.
- To highlight the significance of golf cart accidents as a cause of head injury.
- To advocate for increased awareness and safety guidelines.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of patients with TBI or cranial trauma from golf cart accidents.
- Data collected over 5 years at a level I trauma center.
- Analysis included demographics, injury characteristics, Glasgow Coma Scale, alcohol status, and Modified Rankin Scale (MRS) outcomes.
Main Results:
- 23 patients with TBI or cranial trauma from golf cart accidents were identified.
- Mean age was 36 years; common injuries included skull fractures and acute subdural hematomas.
- While most patients had good outcomes (MRS 0-3), complications like surgical intervention, ICP monitoring, seizures, hydrocephalus, and death occurred.
Conclusions:
- Head injuries from golf cart accidents are significant and potentially underreported.
- There is a need for greater public awareness regarding the risks associated with golf cart use.
- Development and implementation of safety guidelines are recommended to mitigate these injuries.
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