Long scarf injuries

J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2006 Feb;16(2):152-3.

Abstract

Long scarf (Dopatta) traditionally worn by females in South-East Asia have been described to make the females prone to sustain specific injuries when they ride pillion on the cycle powered rickshaw or motor bike. Two cases of females have been described.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Accidents, Traffic*
  • Adult
  • Clothing / adverse effects*
  • Craniocerebral Trauma / diagnosis
  • Craniocerebral Trauma / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Motorcycles*
  • Multiple Trauma*
  • Neck Injuries / diagnosis
  • Neck Injuries / etiology*
  • Scalp / injuries*
  • Trauma Severity Indices