V41: Car occupant injured in collision with pedal cycle
V41.7: Car occupant injured in collision with pedal cycle : person on outside of vehicle injured in traffic accident
Car occupant injured in a collision with a pedal cycle refers to an injury of a person who was inside a car that collided with a bicycle during a traffic incident. The unique aspect of this condition is that the person injured was not driving the vehicle, but was rather on the outside of the vehicle at the time of the accident. The exact injuries can vary greatly depending on the individual circumstances of the accident. These may range from minor bruises and scrapes to more serious injuries like fractures, internal injuries or head trauma. A distinctive factor is the involvement of a pedal cycle in the incident, which may point towards a certain trajectory or force of the impact. The progression of this condition depends on the severity and type of injuries sustained and might require urgent medical interventions or longer term rehabilitative care.
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