INJURY TO THE CHEST FROM A HIGH-PRESSURE WATER-JET

Authors
EYRES KS KEEL J
Citation
Ks. Eyres et J. Keel, INJURY TO THE CHEST FROM A HIGH-PRESSURE WATER-JET, Journal of orthopaedic rheumatology, 6(4), 1993, pp. 175-177
Citations number
NO
Categorie Soggetti
Orthopedics,Rheumatology
Journal title
Journal of orthopaedic rheumatology → ACNP
ISSN journal
09519580
Volume
6
Issue
4
Year of publication
1993
Pages
175 - 177
Database
ISI
SICI code
0951-9580(1993)6:4<175:ITTCFA>2.0.ZU;2-C
Abstract
Sternal fractures are usually caused by direct blow or indirectly from hyperflexion-compression injuries to the spine. We describe a case ca used by a high-pressure water injury. The associated aortic and spinal injuries are discussed.