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Seat Belt Fractures occur in an automobile accident with a lap seat belt and may involve either bone or ligament injury.
Fracture Dislocation:
Fracture dislocations occur with high force injuries of (auto accidents, falls) and are often accompanied by spinal cord damage and paralysis. In addition, there is severe bony injury with an unstable spine.
Treatment:
Treatment, which is usually surgical, fuses and stabilizes the spine to allow maximum cord recovery and aid rehabilitation.
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