Cervical spinal injuries caused by collision of cars with camels

Al-Sebai, Mohammed W.; Alzahrani, Saleh

doi:10.1016/s0020-1383(96)00191-x

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“…Individual reports commenting on the frequencies with which camel accidents cause significant spinal injuries in adults have been published. 25 – 27 Our primary goal was to identify the mechanisms and patterns of spinal injuries in patients 18 years of age or below in a major trauma center. Our secondary goal was to identify the epidemiological characteristics and outcomes of such injuries.…”

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Causes and patterns of spine trauma in children and adolescents in Saudi Arabia: implications for injury prevention

Al‐Habib

Alaqeel

Marwa

et al. 2014

Annals of Saudi Medicine

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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVESKnowledge regarding traumatic spine injuries (TSIs) is essential for effective prevention strategies, particularly in the developing world, where majority of the population is younger and organized prevention programs are scarce. Therefore, our objective was to describe TSI mechanisms, demographics, patterns, and outcomes in children and adolescents.DESIGN AND SETTINGSRetrospective chart review in a major trauma center from May 2001 to May 2009 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.PATIENTS AND METHODSDetailed chart reviews were done for all consecutive TSI patients ≤18 years old. Cases were identified through the trauma database registry that included admitted patients.RESULTSOf the 3796 cases identified, 120 cases (3.2%) sustained 141 TSIs (mean age: 13.5 years; males: 83.8%). TSI was most common among children from 16 to 18 years old. Overall, motor vehicle collision (MVC) was the most common injury mechanism (60.8%). However, younger patients (<12 years) sustained more pedestrian injuries (40.6%). Among MVC cases with known seat belt statuses (43.8%), 90.6% were not wearing seat belts. The cervical spine level was the most commonly affected (55.8%) region, especially in children <12 years old (88%). More than 1 affected spinal level was found in 23.3% cases. Spinal cord injuries were found in 19.2% cases. Overall, mortality was 8.3%, and half of these mortalities were secondary to pedestrian injuries. A total of 22.7% of cases were discharged with neurological deficits.CONCLUSIONThe high frequency and severity of MVC and pedestrian injuries observed in the present study raise significant concerns regarding the safety of children on the roads. Spine involvement was age specific; younger patients tended to have more cervical injuries, and older patients exhibited more thoracic spine involvement.

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Causes and patterns of spine trauma in children and adolescents in Saudi Arabia: implications for injury prevention

Al‐Habib

Alaqeel

Marwa

et al. 2014

Annals of Saudi Medicine

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“…12,13 As camels are huge in Saudi Arabia so its collision with vehicle are available. 14,15 Synthetic predator scent is another effective method for saving wildlife. 16…”

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Fate of animals on road in Bangladesh

Kabir¹

2018

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Out of 23 animals the domestic animals were 10 (43.48%) and wild animals 13 (56.52%). Among these amphibians were 2 (8.70%), reptilian 5 (21.74%), avian 5 (21.74%) and mammalian 11 (47.83%). Lowest fate report was found in garden lizard (Calotes versicolor), house crow (Corvus splendens) and common mongoose (Herpestes edwardsi) and the highest were in domestic dog. In second highest the worst report was in house shrew (Suncus murinus). This study was observed among the highway or main road of

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“…In developed countries, dogs are the most common cause of such injuries, but in developing countries, animals including cows, donkeys, dogs, horses, and camels are a potential cause of serious injuries to adults and children. Although there are reports of motor vehicle collisions with camels [9], direct camel-related injuries are considered to be rare, and very little is written about them. Camel racing is a well-established sport in the Gulf countries in general, the United Arab Emirates in particular.…”

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