The importance of bicycle safety made headlines when news broke that former 7 foot 6 inch NBA player, Shawn Bradley, was tragically paralyzed while riding his bike. He was hit from behind by a minivan. The incident occurred on January…
Monthly Archives: March 2021
Ask Dr John Esq – Former 7 foot 6 inch NBA player, Shawn Bradley, Paralyzed after Bicycle Crash
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Ask Dr John Esq – A Brief Look at Emerging Technologies in the Evaluation and Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injuries
An estimated 2.8 million individuals sustain a concussion or traumatic brain injury each year. Of those, 282,000 are hospitalized and 50,000 will not survive. In a previous article, we discussed how traumatic brain injuries are assessed. Today, we will examine…
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Ask Dr John Esq – Snowblower Injuries – Toro Recalls Its Snowblower Because of Amputation Hazard
The Consumer Product Safety Commission recently recalled snowthrowers/snowblowers manufactured by the Toro Company.
Ask Dr John Esq – An Analysis of Tiger’s Car Crash Injuries
On Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at approximately 7:15 am, PST, golf legend Tiger Woods was involved in an unimaginable car crash on a Southern California highway. We have been informed that the major parts of Tiger’s injuries include an open…
