The impact of upper extremity injuries on polytrauma patients at a level 1 Trauma Center.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2021.10.005
Abstract: BACKGROUND Upper extremity injuries often lead to long-term problems in function and quality of life in patients. However, not much is known about this effect in polytrauma patients. This study aimed to describe the upper… read more here.
Keywords: extremity injuries; injuries polytrauma; versus; upper extremity ... See more keywords
Epidemiology and estimated economic impact of musculoskeletal injuries in polytrauma patients in a Level One trauma centre in Singapore.
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DOI: 10.11622/smedj.2022081
Abstract: Introduction Musculoskeletal injuries are the most common reason for surgical intervention in polytrauma patients. Methods This is a retrospective cohort study of 560 polytrauma patients (injury severity score [ISS] > 17) who suffered musculoskeletal injuries… read more here.
Keywords: musculoskeletal injuries; stay; polytrauma patients; injuries polytrauma ... See more keywords