Traynelis V C, Gold M
Department of Neurosurgery, West Virginia University Health Sciences Center, Morgantown.
J Spinal Disord. 1993 Feb;6(1):60-1.
We describe a patient who suffered an upper cervical spine fracture despite wearing a seat belt and deployment of an air bag system. All individuals treating trauma victims should be aware that a potentially life-threatening injury can occur despite proper use of optimal available restraints.