[hdd3md]

without a scientific and double blind randomized study, this entire discussion is worthless.

i am taking the time to read the last 5 pages of the thread (which have been added since the first time i read the thread) before commenting further.

i will point out however, that as a general/trauma surgeon having seen many a biker injury in the western suburbs of chicago, i can't recall a single neck or debilitating neck injury as mechanism in a motorcycle accident causing permanent disability (or injury). soft tissue/long bone/pelvis and of course, severe or fatal head injuries/head trauma account for 98%+ of all motorcycle injuries and fatalities.... i'll reserve further comment until i read the rest..

ok

i read it.


if you look at the percentage of neck injuries that are moderate, severe, the number is LOW. real low.

can't comment on spinal injury. Obviously, a T spine is worse than an L spine which is worse that an S spine (which is TECHNICALLY) a broken pelvis. So the article/stats does not separate the injuries into level of spinal injuries.

All S spine injuries are associated (by default and definition) with an associated contracoup pelvic fracture (the sacrum (S spine) and the pelvis (pubic rami) form a bowl and crack in two places ALWAYS). This device doesn't protect you from this. Likewise, a low lumbar injury (below your waist above your pelvis) I don't think it would protect or stabilize you from...


So, is it going to help you on the road? Doubtful. On the track? Maybe.

Also, all broken necks are associated with a head injury. All head injuries are NOT associated with broken necks. Most deaths occur as a result of head injury or internal injury and bleeding, long bone fracture and bleeding, etc.

So, wear your helmet. Spend money on a brace. It may or may not help you from a neck injury. If it does, the chances it will are extremely low.

Besides, has anyone given any thought to the following:

you survive your crash and roll/tumble to a stop. You are wearing a great helmet, neck brace/back system, leather gloves and pants........

and then the garbage truck coming the other way who can't stop in time runs over you........

remember, its your time WHEN its your time... IMHO...