8 months ago
Sleep-deprived driving causes rare aviator’s fracture
A 21-year-old man named Mohit Kumar had a serious car accident in the early morning because he was very tired and fell asleep while driving.
His car hit a tree, and he got a rare injury called an aviator’s fracture, which was usually seen in pilots during World War I. This injury happens when the feet are pushed very hard, like when pilots crash.
Doctors had to do a long surgery to fix his bones with plates and screws.
He will need to rest for six weeks and not put any weight on his feet.
Doctors say driving when you're tired is very dangerous and can cause serious accidents.
A 21-year-old man suffered a rare bilateral aviator’s fracture after dozing off while driving due to sleep deprivation.
The injury, historically seen in World War I pilots, occurred when the man's feet were forcefully pressed against the clutch and brake during the crash.
Doctors performed a 5-6 hour surgery to fix the fractured bones with plates and screws.
The patient was discharged in stable condition and advised six weeks of strict bed rest and non-weight bearing.
Experts warn that sleep-deprived driving can be as dangerous as driving under the influence of alcohol, leading to severe accidents and lifelong disabilities.
- Who
- 21-year-old man named Mohit Kumar
- What
- Sustained a rare bilateral aviator’s fracture due to a car crash caused by sleep deprivation
- Where
- Aakash Healthcare, after the accident
- When
- Early morning
- Why
- Dozed off while driving due to fatigue from a late night
Key facts
- Patient
- Mohit Kumar
- Age
- 21
- Injury
- Bilateral talus fracture dislocation and comminuted calcaneum fracture
- Cause
- Dozing off due to sleep deprivation
- Treatment
- 5-6 hour surgery with plates and screws
- Recovery
- 6 weeks of strict bed rest and non-weight bearing
- Doctors Involved
- Dr. Aashish Chaudhry, Dr. Bharat Bahre, Dr. Abhishek Kumar Sambharia
Quotes
Dr. Aashish Chaudhry
Director & Head, Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement, Aakash Healthcare
“A complex operation lasting nearly 5–6 hours was performed, during which plates and screws were used to fix the fractured bones. The surgery was carried out on a Sunday, with the medical team working continuously to prevent long-term complications.”
firstpost.com
Dr. Bharat Bahre
Senior Consultant & Associate Director, Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement, Aakash Healthcare
“Aviator’s fractures were once seen in plane crashes; seeing them today in road accidents tells us how violent the impact of a fatigued-driving crash can be. Sleep deprivation impairs reflexes just like alcohol. One moment of drowsiness can lead to lifelong disability.”
firstpost.com
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