TY - JOUR PY - 1981// TI - Diving injuries to the cervical spinal cord JO - South African medical journal SAMJ A1 - Scher, A. T. SP - 603 EP - 605 VL - 59 IS - 17 N2 - Injury to the cervical spinal cord due to diving into shallow water is a frequent occurrence. The clinical and radiological features of 46 patients are described, and the mechanism of injury is discussed. These serious accidents are avoidable, and preventive measures are suggested. First-aid management is briefly outlined.
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