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Table 1 Mechanism of injury

From: Lessons from a large trauma center: impact of blunt chest trauma in polytrauma patients—still a relevant problem?

Mechanism of injury

No. of patients

Percent

Car accidents

32

29.1

Falls

28

25.5

Motorbike accidents

23

20.9

Snow sports

9

8.2

Paragliding

4

3.6

Hot air balloon

3

2.7

Workplace accidents

3

2.7

Climbing

2

1.8

Horse riding

2

1.8

Bike accidents

2

1.8

Skateboard

1

0.9

Base jumping

1

0.9