Spinal fractures associated with ejection from jet aircraft: two case reports and a review. Issue 4 (December 1991)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: James, M R
• Is Part Of: Emergency medicine journal. Volume 8:Issue 4(1991)
• Page Start: 240
• Page End: 244
• Publication Date: 1991-12
• Subjects: Emergency medicine -- Periodicals; 616.02505
• DOI: 10.1136/emj.8.4.240
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1472-0205

Abstract

Abstract : Virtually any A&E department in the UK may see aircrew who have ejected. The case histories of two pilots who ejected and sustained spinal fractures are presented. Both had minimal back symptoms and walked from the site of landing. All ejectees should be considered to have a spinal fracture until proven otherwise radiographically. Other injuries that these patients may sustain during ejection are also discussed.