Tag: Injuries
Altered Gait Following ACL Surgery May Lead to Additional Knee Problems
Gait becomes more symmetrical over 12 months after ACL reconstruction, but aberrant gait biomechanics persist
2019 to 2022 Saw Increase in E-Scooter/Bike-Related Injury ED Visits
Odds of alcohol, substance use leading to e-scooter, e-bike injury ED visits higher for males, those age 10 to 17 years
Study Characterizes Pediatric Patients Self-Presenting With Major Trauma
In a recent study, most patients had obvious external signs of injury
Liberal Transfusion Strategy May Avert Unfavorable Neurological Outcome
Fewer patients with acute brain injury receiving transfusion triggered by hemoglobin <9 g/dL versus <7 g/dL had unfavorable neurological outcome
2 Million Fisher-Price Infant Swings Recalled After 5 Deaths
E-Bike, Scooter Injury Rates Increased in Recent Years
Authors call for strategies for cities to improve user safety
Risk for Pediatric Firearm Reinjury 6 Percent at One Year After Initial Injury
The risk for reinjury was higher for male children and those seen at an adult hospital
People With Xylazine Wounds Face Barriers to Seeking Wound Care
Of those seeking medical care for xylazine wounds, 74 percent reported health care stigma, 58 percent inadequate pain and withdrawal management
Metal Wire Fragments Trigger Recall of 167,000 Lbs of Perdue Chicken Products
Serious Fall Injuries Common at the United States-Mexico Border
Dispersed geographical discharge may cause follow-up difficulties, authors say
