Pelvic fractures and Parachute Opening Shock (POS): Unveiling a rare skydiving Hazard. A case study and systematic review of the literature
Year: 2025
Type: review
Abstract: • Skydiving remains a high-risk activity for serious injury or death, despite advances in technology. • No cases of pelvic fracture caused by parachute opening shock are known in literature. • The multidisciplinary approach is essential for accurate forensic analysis in similar cases.
Source: Legal Medicine
Authors: Julia Lazzari, Alessandra Cicchini, Giorgio Chiandussi, Roberto Testi, Andrea Scatena, David Forni, Valentina Bugelli, Marco Di Paolo
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,540
OpenAlex ID: W4409605227