Injury patterns in elderly cyclists and motorcyclists presenting to a tertiary trauma centre in Singapore
In our ageing population, there are increasing numbers of elderly cyclists and motorcyclists. Compared to younger riders, this cohort sustains more injuries and has poorer outcomes. The aim of this study was to describe and compare patient demographics, injury patterns and outcomes among elderly cyc...
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| author | Cheong, Hui Shyuan Tham, Kum Ying Chiu, Li Qi |
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| description | In our ageing population, there are increasing numbers of elderly cyclists and motorcyclists. Compared to younger riders, this cohort sustains more injuries and has poorer outcomes. The aim of this study was to describe and compare patient demographics, injury patterns and outcomes among elderly cyclists and motorcyclists presenting to a Level 1 trauma centre. |
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| spelling | ntu-10356/1536702023-03-05T16:48:12Z Injury patterns in elderly cyclists and motorcyclists presenting to a tertiary trauma centre in Singapore Cheong, Hui Shyuan Tham, Kum Ying Chiu, Li Qi Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) Science::Medicine Geriatric Trauma Injury Patterns In our ageing population, there are increasing numbers of elderly cyclists and motorcyclists. Compared to younger riders, this cohort sustains more injuries and has poorer outcomes. The aim of this study was to describe and compare patient demographics, injury patterns and outcomes among elderly cyclists and motorcyclists presenting to a Level 1 trauma centre. Published version 2022-01-07T04:56:34Z 2022-01-07T04:56:34Z 2021 Journal Article Cheong, H. S., Tham, K. Y. & Chiu, L. Q. (2021). Injury patterns in elderly cyclists and motorcyclists presenting to a tertiary trauma centre in Singapore. Singapore Medical Journal, 62(9), 482-485. https://dx.doi.org/10.11622/smedj.2020038 0037-5675 https://hdl.handle.net/10356/153670 10.11622/smedj.2020038 32211913 2-s2.0-85119262792 9 62 482 485 en Singapore Medical Journal © 2021 Singapore Medical Association. All rights reserved. This paper was published in Singapore Medical Journal and is made available with permission of Singapore Medical Association. application/pdf |
| spellingShingle | Science::Medicine Geriatric Trauma Injury Patterns Cheong, Hui Shyuan Tham, Kum Ying Chiu, Li Qi Injury patterns in elderly cyclists and motorcyclists presenting to a tertiary trauma centre in Singapore |
| title | Injury patterns in elderly cyclists and motorcyclists presenting to a tertiary trauma centre in Singapore |
| title_full | Injury patterns in elderly cyclists and motorcyclists presenting to a tertiary trauma centre in Singapore |
| title_fullStr | Injury patterns in elderly cyclists and motorcyclists presenting to a tertiary trauma centre in Singapore |
| title_full_unstemmed | Injury patterns in elderly cyclists and motorcyclists presenting to a tertiary trauma centre in Singapore |
| title_short | Injury patterns in elderly cyclists and motorcyclists presenting to a tertiary trauma centre in Singapore |
| title_sort | injury patterns in elderly cyclists and motorcyclists presenting to a tertiary trauma centre in singapore |
| topic | Science::Medicine Geriatric Trauma Injury Patterns |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10356/153670 |
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