Profile and outcome of patients with ground-level falls
Background: A ground-level fall is one of the most common modes of injury sustained across all age groups. For older adults, ground level falls can result in multiple injuries and are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Methodology: This retrospective observational study included al...
Main Authors: | Salma Kaiser, Myla Yacob, Kundavaram Paul Prabhakar Abhilash |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2020-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care |
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Online Access: | http://www.jfmpc.com/article.asp?issn=2249-4863;year=2020;volume=9;issue=2;spage=614;epage=618;aulast=Kaiser |
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