V37: Occupant of three-wheeled motor vehicle injured in collision with fixed or stationary object
V37.6: Occupant of three-wheeled motor vehicle injured in collision with fixed or stationary object : passenger injured in traffic accident
The diagnostic category "Occupant of three-wheeled motor vehicle injured in collision with fixed or stationary object: passenger injured in traffic accident" encompasses scenarios where an individual, who is a passenger in a three-wheeled motor vehicle, such as a tricycle or a three-wheeled motorbike, gets physically injured as a result of a crash with an immobile or stationary object. This object could be a parked car, a signpost, or a wall. The resulting injury can impact various body systems depending on the nature of the accident and the severity of the collision. Common body areas affected are typically the head, limbs, and torso which can lead to fractures, bruises, internal injuries or even traumatic brain injuries. It is important to understand that the intensity and type of injury can vary greatly, based on numerous factors such as the speed at impact, the person's position in the vehicle, usage of protective equipment such as helmets, and the type of stationary object encountered.
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