Compression fractures of the vertebrae during a "bumpy" boat ride.

Authors
Chukwunyerenwa, C K
O'Rourke, P
Affiliation
Orthopaedic Unit, Letterkenny General Hospital, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal,, Republic of Ireland. Chukwunyerenwa@yahoo.com
Issue Date
2012-01-31T16:31:32Z
MeSH
Female
Fractures, Compression/*etiology/therapy
Humans
*Leisure Activities
Lumbar Vertebrae/*injuries
Male
Middle Aged
Ships
Spinal Fractures/*etiology/therapy
Thoracic Vertebrae/*injuries

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Citation
Ir J Med Sci. 2010 Sep;179(3):463-4. Epub 2009 Oct 17.
Journal
Irish journal of medical science
URI
http://hdl.handle.net/10147/205739
DOI
10.1007/s11845-009-0434-1
PubMed ID
19838640
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Compression fracture of the vertebrae is common, often the result of falls from height and motor vehicle accidents in the younger age groups. It can occur following minor trauma in the elderly and in those with osteoporosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We present an interesting case of compression fracture of the vertebral bodies occurring simultaneously in a couple during a boat ride while on holiday. One individual had fracture of the T8, while the other fractured the L1 vertebrae. Both injuries were treated conservatively with Taylor braces. CONCLUSION: We highlight one of the potential hazards of this recreational activity, and the almost identical fracture pattern in this couple.
Language
eng
ISSN
1863-4362 (Electronic)
0021-1265 (Linking)
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