How a broken vertebra can lead to a fatal hemorrhage: a case report

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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Main Authors: Roxanne A. W. Ploumen, Martin R. van Wezenbeek, Paul C. P. H. Willems, Suzanne C. Gerretsen, Jan A. Ten Bosch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-02-01
Series:International Journal of Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
Elderly
Spinal fracture
Hemorrhage
Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis
Emergency medicine
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-024-00594-5

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