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Cervical spinal injuries caused by collision of cars with camels

  • M.W. Al-Sebai
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    Riyadh, Central Hospital, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

    King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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  • S. Al-Zahrani
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    Requests for reprints should be addressed to: Professor Salem Al-Zahrani frcs, Division of Orthopaedics (49), King Khalid University Hospital, PO Box 7805, Riyadh 11472, Saudi Arabia.
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    Riyadh, Central Hospital, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

    King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S0020-1383(96)00191-X
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      Abstract

      We report 16 patients who sustained spinal injuries by collision of their cars with camels. Out of the 16 patients, 10 had severe spinal injuries with neurological deficits. The pattern of injury, possible mechanism of injury and recommendations for avoiding these severe injuries are suggested.
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      Publication history

      Accepted: November 14, 1996

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      DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0020-1383(96)00191-X

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      © 1997 Published by Elsevier Inc.

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