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Injury mechanisms for mTBI and ortho subjects.
| Mechanism of injury | mTBI (%) | OI (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 16 | 1 |
| Blow to head | 9 | 0 |
| All falls | 21 | 21 |
| Laceration | 0 | 45 |
| Motor vehicle accidents | 51 | 11 |
| Othera | 1 | 1 |
| Sports-related | 2 | 5 |
| Crush injury | 0 | 16 |
mTBI — only blast injury from exploding tire; ortho — jammed finger in scuffle with brother.
