Paediatric cervical spinal cord injuries in motor vehicle crashes: a national study of injury patterns and restraint use

Injury Prevention 2026

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Authors: Sean Inzerillo, Georgios Toumbas, Mert Karabacak, Paul G. Mastrokostas, Konstantinos D. Margetis
DOI: 10.1136/ip-2025-045888
Cited by: 1
References: 26

Abstract

Background Paediatric cervical spinal cord injuries (cSCIs) from motor vehicle crashes (MVCs) are rare but often devastating. This study aimed to characterise injury patterns, restraint use and inpatient outcomes among paediatric passengers with cSCI. Methods A retrospective cohort analysis was conducted using the American College of Surgeons Trauma Quality Programme database from 2019 to 2021. Paediatric patients (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Spinal Cord Injury Research Automotive and Human Injury Biomechanics Trauma and Emergency Care Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Injury Prevention
Publisher
BMJ
Pages
ip–2025
Publication date
11 February 2026
Language
EN