How a broken vertebra can lead to a fatal hemorrhage: a case report
Abstract Background Unintentional falls are common among the elderly and given the expected increase of the aging population, these falls contribute to a high number of admissions to the emergency department. Relatively low-energy trauma mechanisms can lead to serious injuries in the elderly, with c...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-02-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Emergency Medicine |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-024-00594-5 |