Head and spine injuries Causes of head and spine injuries
The cause of the injury often provides clues to how severe the injury to the head or spine may be. If the injury is severe (as in a car accident), the likelihood of serious injury is very high. Dangerous injuries are most likely in the following cases: • falling from height; • diving; • a strong blow to the head or body; • penetrating wound of the head or torso; • a traffic accident when Lot of protective helmet placed on the head: • lightning strike; • electric shock; • explosion.