BACKGROUND: @entity1566 ( @entity1566 ) is a devastating event that results in permanent disability for injured @entity1 . Among all etiologies of @entity1566 , motor vehicle crashes (MVCs) are the leading cause and account for 29% of all traumatic SCIs in @entity1 . We tried to evaluate types and mechanisms of MVC-related spinal column and @entity1566 , risk factors, safety issues and legislation. DATA SOURCES: A literature review was performed using PubMed from 1966 to 12th April 2010 with the following key words: @entity1 OR pediatric, spine, injury OR @entity130 , restraint, seat belt, motor vehicle, road OR traffic, collision OR crash, safety. Cross referencing of discovered articles was also performed. RESULTS: Risk factors for MVC-related @entity1566 include single vehicle crashes, vehicle rollover, and ejection of the passenger from the vehicle. Any anatomic region of the spinal cord may be injured as a result of MVC and may vary according to the type of accident and restraint system usage. Increasing use of three-point seat belts, which are more protective than isolated lap seat belts, has decreased the incidence of MVC-related @entity1566 . There is evidence that airbag use without seatbelt use is associated with an increased risk of cervical spine fractures with or without @entity1566 . Vehicle designers need to give more attention to the prevention of vehicle rollover and to improve occupant protection when rollover occurs. CONCLUSIONS: MVC is a common cause of @entity1566 in @entity1 ; therefore, paying attention to risk factors and modes of prevention is important. As MVC-related @entity1566 can lead to permanent disability, prevention and education play an important role in decreasing childrens' morbidity and mortality. Making behavior, roads and vehicles safer can significantly reduce MVC-related @entity1566 in @entity1 .

Preventing motor vehicle crashes related spine injuries in XXXX .

@entity1566 :: ('MESH:D013119', 'Disease') :: ['spinal cord injuries', 'Spinal cord injury', 'SCI'] @entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['children'] @entity130 :: ('MESH:D014947', 'Disease') :: ['trauma']
@entity1 :: (9606,Species) :: ['children']
