Head and spine trauma from ATV accidents cost $3.24 billion annually
Tuesday, July 6, 2010 - 11:56
in Health & Medicine
Severe trauma to the head and spine resulting from all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accidents are increasing dramatically according to research released today from the University of Utah Department of Neurosurgery. The research, to be published in the journal Neurosurgery, highlights the need for efforts to improve ATV stability, increase helmet use, and greater efforts to train riders in safe operation of the vehicles.