Changes in patient admission patterns at orthopedics and traumatology outpatient clinics before and after the earthquakes on 6 February 2023 in Turkey

Abstract Background The increase in orthopedic injuries after earthquakes imposes a significant burden on the health system. However, the impact of earthquakes on outpatient admissions remains unclear. This study compared patient admissions to the orthopedics and traumatology outpatient clinics befo...

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Main Authors: Zeynel Mert Asfuroğlu, Ender Gümüşoğlu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-07-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-023-03987-z