Injury to the thorax commonly occurs in front and side vehicle impacts, as well as in all impact directions intermediate to these two. Impact to the thorax is frequently observed due to contact with various components of the vehicle interior, like the steering assembly, the door or the instrument panel (dashboard) and interaction with restraint systems (seat belt and air bag). Most thorax injuries arising from contact mechanisms are caused by blunt impact. In the case of sports injuries, thorax impacts may be due to contact with an opponent player or to direct blows.

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Thoracic Injuries

  • Kai-Uwe Schmitt,
  • Duane S. Cronin,
  • Barclay Morrison,
  • Jack P. Callaghan,
  • Markus H. Muser

摘要

Injury to the thorax commonly occurs in front and side vehicle impacts, as well as in all impact directions intermediate to these two. Impact to the thorax is frequently observed due to contact with various components of the vehicle interior, like the steering assembly, the door or the instrument panel (dashboard) and interaction with restraint systems (seat belt and air bag). Most thorax injuries arising from contact mechanisms are caused by blunt impact. In the case of sports injuries, thorax impacts may be due to contact with an opponent player or to direct blows.