30% of serious road accidents are due to brachial plexus injury: Expert
“Road accidents have declined by 5% globally in the last 12 years, while in India it has increased by 15.3%. Road accidents contribute to 83% of all traffic-related deaths in India.” During a press conference here today, Dr. Jaspreet Singh Randhawa, Neuro Surgeon at Ivy Hospital, Mohali, said that people should know the importance of the golden hour concept, which means that the first 60 minutes are the most crucial after any accident. If the patient reaches the right place at the right time, many lives can be saved.
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Feb 17, 2024 06:48
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Chandigarh, February 17: “Road accidents have declined by 5% globally in the last 12 years, while in India it has increased by 15.3%. Road accidents contribute to 83% of all traffic-related deaths in India.” During a press conference here today, Dr. Jaspreet Singh Randhawa, Neuro Surgeon at Ivy Hospital, Mohali, said that people should know the importance of the golden hour concept, which means that the first 60 minutes are the most crucial after any accident. If the patient reaches the right place at the right time, many lives can be saved.
He further informed that the roads in Punjab are very deadly in terms of accidents and in 2022 there were 6122 road accidents in Punjab and 4688 deaths in road accidents. 70% of people die in road accidents due to over speeding.
Dr. Randhawa said that 30% of serious road accidents occur due to brachial plexus injury. The brachial plexus is a complex network of nerves that control the muscles of the shoulder, arm and hand.
Brachial plexus injuries commonly result from a variety of events, including motor vehicle accidents, falls, and sports injuries. These events can cause stretching, tearing of the nerve and interference with the normal functioning of the upper limb. Individuals affected by these injuries often experience weakness, paralysis, loss of sensation, and challenges performing everyday activities.
But recent advances in micro neurosurgery have given patients with brachial plexus injuries a new ray of hope, he maintained.
Dr. Randhawa also shared that the leading causes of head injury in trauma cases in India are speeding and not wearing seat belts and that motorcyclists are more likely to be injured in road accidents than drivers of passenger cars. The probability is 26 times higher. Wearing a proper helmet increases their chances of survival by 42% and reduces the risk of brain injury by 74%, he asserted.
