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Seatbelt Plus Airbag Use Reduces Spine Fractures

When seatbelts and airbags are used together, victims of motor-vehicle accidents suffer spine fractures at a 33 percent lower rate than those using neither device, a recent study has shown. And use of the two restraints in combination cuts the risk of suffering severe spine fracture by 59 percent.

In addition, using seatbelts or airbags separately raises the spine-fracture incidence slightly.
   
The study, which was reported in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine, was performed using data from 20,276 vehicle-crash victims, including drivers and front-seat passengers age 16 and above, who were released from the hospital in Wisconsin from 1994 through 2002.


“Given the significant protective effects of both seatbelt and airbag use against spine fractures, resources should continue to be dedicated toward increasing their use to mitigate the effects of motor vehicle crashes,” said the researchers, led by Marjorie Wang, of the Medical College of Wisconsin, in Milwaukee.

The team used information from Wisconsin’s Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System, a database that links vehicle-crash police records with facts relating to hospital discharges. Of the total number of hospitalized crash victims, 12.5 percent had a spine fracture, including 1,067 cervical fractures, 565 thoracic fractures, and 1,034 lumbosacral fractures. Alarmingly, it was found that only 14 percent of drivers and front-seat passengers who crashed in Wisconsin were protected by a seatbelt-and-airbag combination.
   
Regarding limitations of their study, the researchers noted that only accidents reported to police were included, passengers younger than 16 were excluded, crash victims who were not hospitalized weren’t included, fractures might have been diagnosed differently from one hospital to the next, specific information on fracture severity was unavailable, and passengers may have over-reported seatbelt use to police officers.

In 2007, motor-vehicle accidents in the United States totaled more than 6 million. Among these, almost 2.5 million victims were injured, and more than 41,000 were killed. “Motor-vehicle accidents are the leading cause of spinal cord injury in the United States for people age 65 and younger, and spine fractures are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality,” Wang commented in a news release.

Reconstructive Orthopedic Hand Surgery Bronxville, Westchester County, New York

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Looking for the right place to get reconstructive orthopedic hand surgery? Do you want a team of qualified, experienced individuals who you can trust? With over 12,000 orthopedic surgeries done, the staff at Lawrence Hospital Center for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Bronxville, Westchester, New York, is ready to help you.


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Every time you move do you feel pain in your joints? Many things can cause you to feel joint pain, such as injury, infection, illness or arthritis. Don't continue to let the pain keep you from playing sports or a variety of other physical activities. Get help from the professionals at Lawrence Hospital Center of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. They specialize in relieving joint pain and getting you back in the game.


Ankle Pain Relief Treatments Bronxville, Westchester County, New York

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Do you feel pain in your ankle? Unsure of where to find relief for your pain? Ankle pain can put strain on the whole body. Often times an ankle injury can render a person immobile for long periods of time. Many people try to linger on with the pain, which may cause further injury to the ankle. Get the help you deserve from the Lawrence Hospital Center for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Bronxville, Westchester County, New York.


Neuro-Oncology Westchester, New York

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Are you looking to be treated by a team of exceptional surgeons? Then look no further than the Neurological and Spine Surgery Associates in Westchester, New York. Associated with New York Medical College, there, you can receive quality neuro-oncology services from a staff that is thoroughly trained to handle their clients with the utmost concern and care.


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If you have sustained a shoulder injury and are seeking care from an experienced Shoulder Doctor in Bergen County NJ, turn to Roger G. Pollock, M.D. Dr. Pollock is a talented accredited professional, who specializes in advanced orthopaedic techniques of the shoulder.


Knee Surgery Westchester, New York

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If you're an athlete with a serious knee injury, it is crucial that you seek effective treatment or it can lead to further damage as well as prevent you from returning to your favorite sport. The place to get you back in gear is University Orthopedics, PC in Westchester, New York, where Dr. Howard J. Luks, MD performs knee surgery using clinical care and accuracy, so that you can correct your knee problem and go back to playing the sports you love.



Shoulder Surgery New Rochelle, New York

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Has an injured shoulder cause pain or discomfort in your everyday activities? Does shoulder pain make it difficult to play catch or go bowling? The shoulder joint is known for its strength, reliability and ability to perform many repeated tasks. If you're dealing with a consistent lack of strength and mobility in the shoulder because of pain, then surgery may be necessary. At the Lawrence Hospital Center for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine they are constantly surgically and non-surgically treating muscle, bone and joint injuries. For those in the New Rochelle, New York area, real treatment is only a phone call away.


Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement Surgery Westchester, NY

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Orthopedics & Sports Medicine at the Lawrence Hospital Center can change your life with minimally invasive knee surgery, shoulder surgery, ankle surgery and other surgical solutions to joint pain.


Neurosurgery/ Neurosurgeon Rockland, New York

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Are you looking for a neurosurgeon with the qualifications to handle each procedure with delicate care and expertise? The place to find a skilled staff of surgeons who can deliver quality neurosurgery is at the Neurological and Spine Surgery Associates in Rockland, New York, which is affiliated with both The New York Medical College and the Westchester Medical Center. The neurosurgeons there have both the compassion and the credentials to make you feel safe and comfortable throughout the procedure.


Pediatric Neurosurgery Westchester, New York

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Looking for a medical facility with a qualified staff of surgeons whom you can trust to provide quality pediatric care for your children? Then Neurological and Spine Surgery Associates in Westchester, New York is just the place to turn to. There, you will meet a team of qualified neurosurgeons who perform pediatric neurosurgery with the sensitivity and clinical expertise necessary to have your child feel at ease throughout the whole procedure.


Orthopedic Hip Surgery Westchester, NY

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Dr. David E. Asprinio is Director of Orthopedics at Westchester Medical Center, specializing in orthopaedic hip surgery and orthopaedic trauma. He is also Chairman and Program Director of New York Medical College - Department of Orthpaedic Surgery.


Hip Pain Westchester, NY

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Pain is not normal. One should not wake up with pain in their hip, leg or arm and feel the need to tough it out. Lawrence Hospital Center, located in Westchester, NY has a whole department of board-certified physicians that deal solely with pain management. And if your case is beyond a throbbing sensation the Department of Orthopedics can mend it surgically or through other innovative techniques.


Shoulder Injury Henderson Nevada

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If a shoulder injury has sidelined you from participating in sports this season, or if shoulder pain plagues you throughout the day no matter how much ice you apply or how many hot compresses you've tried, it may be time for an expert opinion. Dr. R. Jeffrey Grondel, MD a doctor at the Orthopaedic Institute of Henderson, Nevada, has helped countless people recover from shoulder injuries. Contact the Institute to schedule a consultation today.


Patrick V. McMahon, MD

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The health of your joints is so important to maintaining an independent lifestyle. Unfortunately, as we age, degenerative conditions like arthritis can break down cartilage that is so important to proper function, making it difficult to get around. Injuries to joints can also play a role in determining how well they manage over the years. In general, time simply works against joint health. If pain in your joints is affecting your mobility and the damage is great enough, surgery is sometimes necessary. Dr. Patrick V. McMahon of the Joint Replacement Center at Lawrence Hospital Center is an orthopedic surgeon who, year after year, helps patients like you resume a normal, active life through surgery.


Shoulder Arthroscopy Paramus, Bergen County, NJ

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Thanks to recent advancements in medical technology, shoulder surgery does not need to be as invasive as traditional open surgeries. Modern arthroscopy drastically reduces the amount of time needed to heal after surgery, and Roger G. Pollock, MD of Paramus, New Jersey is a respected arthroscopic shoulder surgeon serving New York and New Jersey.


Sports Medicine Las Vegas, Nevada

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When you're an athlete, an injury can be devastating. Finding a skilled orthopedic surgeon who focuses on sports medicine is essential to your recovery. In Las Vegas, Nevada, R. Jeffrey Grondel, M.D. specializes in sports medicine and is adept at performing arthroscopic surgical procedures and treating sports related injuries.


Orthopedic Surgery Sleepy Hollow, Mount Pleasant

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When osteoarthritis or another painful orthopedic condition is keeping you immobile and in pain, you want the best in orthopedic surgeons so that you can know you in the best hands.  Lawrence Hospital Center near the Sleepy Hollow, Mount Pleasant area makes the high tech service of a big city hospital available to patients in a community setting. And with more than 12,000 collective orthopaedic procedures preformed by Lawrence's surgeons, you can be certain that there is an wealth of experience behind you.


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Orthopedics refers to a branch of medical practice that seeks to treat injuries to the musculoskeletal system. This is done using both surgical and non-surgical means. Orthopedic attention treats musculoskeletal trauma, sports injuries, degenerative disease, infections and congenital conditions. Some of the most common surgeries performed are on joints such as the knee, shoulder and hip replacing the contents in the joints completely. Patients also seek orthopedic surgeons for relief from severe carpal tunnel syndrome.


Tennis Elbow Westchester, New York

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Are you suffering from Tennis Elbow? Has the pain continued for far too long? If so, Dr. Howard J. Luks, MD in Westchester can help you. At University Orthopaedics, PC, he specializes mainly on the treatment of Orthopaedic disorders of the Shoulder, Elbow, Knee and Ankle, and Tennis Elbow is a pain that spreads from the elbow, down to the forearm and then to the fingers.



Hip Replacement Westchester, NY

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The team at Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopedics & Sports Medicine near White Plains, NY performs hip replacement, knee surgery, arthroscopic procedures, ankle surgery, and shoulder surgery.