V96: Accident to nonpowered aircraft causing injury to occupant
V96.8: Other nonpowered-aircraft accidents injuring occupant
The condition referenced as "Other nonpowered-aircraft accidents injuring occupant" refers to injuries sustained by an occupant in an accident involved with a nonpowered aircraft other than a hot-air balloon and a hang glider. This category includes aircraft such as parachutes and paragliders. The injuries can vary, depending on several factors such as the height of the fall, the speed of the occupant, and the area where they landed. Common presentations involve physical injuries such as fractures, contusions, abrasions or lacerations, as well as potential head injuries or spinal injuries due to the nature of the fall. More severe accidents may also result in life-threatening conditions like internal bleeding or multiple organ damage. Each case is unique, with injuries and subsequent needs for medical attention differing from one case to another.
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