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Injuries of the spine sustained whilst surfboard riding

Authors: Simon Dimmick, Daivd Brazier, Peter Wilson, Suzanne E. Anderson

Published in: Emergency Radiology | Issue 1/2013

Abstract

Surfboard riding is a popular sport worldwide. Although surfing is considered a ‘safe’ pastime, significant injuries do occur, particularly to the head and cervical spine. Spinal injuries most commonly occur when the surfer’s head strikes the seafloor. This case series identifies the spectrum of spinal pathologies sustained whilst surfing and their imaging appearances. No similar study has previously been published.

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Title: Injuries of the spine sustained whilst surfboard riding
Authors: Simon Dimmick
Daivd Brazier
Peter Wilson
Suzanne E. Anderson
Publication date: 01-01-2013
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Emergency Radiology / Issue 1/2013
Print ISSN: 1070-3004
Electronic ISSN: 1438-1435
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10140-012-1089-1

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