I agree. I, and others I know, also found blunt injuries to the torso as being a tad strange for a stair fall. To me it'd be arms, legs, butt, & head. All the extremities. I'm not seeing torso listed under severe injuries. Something just seems off although even the most suspicious things in life can be totally natural.
I Goog'ed for stair fall injuries and found this:
The type of injuries that can be sustained by a fall down the stairs is seemingly endless.
Lower body injuries are the most common, followed by wounds to the head and neck. According to a 2017 study published in The American Journal of Emergency Medicine, sprains and strains make up about
one-third of stair-related fall injuries. Here’s a look at some of the most common injuries resulting from a stair fall.
Minor Injuries:
- Sprains – Joint injuries resulting from ligaments stretching or tearing in your knee or ankle.
- Strains – Discomfort in in your arm, leg, back or neck muscles to due to stretching or tearing.
- Bruises – A commonly bruised area is the buttocks which often take the brunt of a stair fall.
- Minor Cuts and Scrapes – These can occur from contact with the stair treads or railing while falling.
Severe Injuries:
- Deep Lacerations – Some more serious cuts may require stitches or other treatment
- Fractures – Common candidates for broken bones include the foot, ankle, shoulder, scapula or hip.
- Head Injuries – Serious falls can result in a concussion, skull fracture or other traumatic brain injury.
- Herniated or slipped disk - A condition where the soft center of the rubbery disc between the neck or back bones pushes through a crack in the tougher exterior casing, which can result in pain and numbness. If you experience neck or back pain after falling down stairs, seek medical attention.
- Internal bleeding - Blood vessels inside the body can be torn or crushed by the impact of a fall.
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Common Injuries from Falling Down Stairs & How to Prevent Falls
Also:
Among the biggest risks associated with falling down the stairs are:
- head injuries, including concussions
- back and spinal cord injuries
- hip fractures and other broken bones
- neck injuries
- cuts and bruises
If you’ve fallen down the stairs, chances are you should get checked out by the doctor.
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