Neurological injury from virtual reality mishap

Natasha Warner; James T Teo

doi:10.1136/bcr-2021-243424

Neurological injury from virtual reality mishap

Natasha Warner, James T Teo

King's College Hospital
Kings Coll London, Kings College London, University of London School of Pharmacy, University College London, University of London, Sch Pharm

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Abstract

Consumer virtual reality systems are becoming increasingly popular with the increasing availability of devices and gamified technologies. Self-sustained injury risks exist with the use of this technology in the uncontrolled home environment, however, the public awareness of these risks may not be recognised. We present a case of a low- impact virtual reality fall resulting in spinal cord injury, hypoglossal nerve injury, vertebral artery dissection and traumatic brain injury.

Original language	English
Journal	BMJ case reports
Volume	14
Issue number	10
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2021-243424
Publication status	Published - 12 Oct 2021

Keywords

Brain Injuries, Traumatic/complications
Humans
Spinal Cord Injuries/complications
Virtual Reality

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