Hand Trauma in Emergency Department Management in Older Adults ≥ 80 Years Old: A Twenty-Year Retrospective Analysis

Hand Trauma in Emergency Department Management in Older Adults ≥ 80 Years Old: A Twenty-Year Retrospective Analysis

The prevalence of hand injuries increases with age, with elderly patients being more prone to hand lesions due to a combination of factors, such as reduced bone density and muscle strength, impaired sensation, and cognitive impairment. Despite the high incidence of hand injuries in the elderly popul...

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Main Authors: Camillo Fulchignoni, Marcello Covino, Silvia Pietramala, Ivo Lopez, Gianfranco Merendi, Andrea De Matthaeis, Francesco Franceschi, Giulio Maccauro, Lorenzo Rocchi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-11-01
Series:Geriatrics
Subjects:
hand surgery
elderly
associated injuries
emergency department
patient admission
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2308-3417/8/6/112

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