ArticleInjury epidemiology2024
Demographic shifts reshaping the landscape of hand trauma: a comprehensive single-center analysis of changing trends in hand injuries from 2007 to 2022.
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- [Hand lacerations in initial clinical treatment : Small cut-Major injury].Unfallchirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2026Review
- Emergency department visits for traumatic hand and wrist injuries in Ontario, Canada: a population-based study.Canadian journal of public health = Revue canadienne de sante publique · 2026Article
- Evolving Trends in Traumatic Hand Injury Diagnoses at a University Emergency Department-A 10-Year Analysis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Immersive virtual reality for functional hand and finger rehabilitation: results from a randomized controlled trial in 150 patients after traumatic hand injuries.NPJ digital medicine · 2025Article
- Associations between upper limb flexibility and all-cause mortality in the oldest-old.Journal of global health · 2025Article
- Integrating Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Hand Clinic: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of hand surgery global online · 2025Article
- Patient Profile, Injury Pattern, and Treatment of Open Traumatic Tendon Injuries: Experience From a Tertiary Center in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2025Article
- Hand in hand with healthcare: A nationwide analysis of emergency department encounters for hand ailments.Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma · 2025Article
- Impact of single versus dual arterial supply on perfusion and function in finger replantation after complex hand injuries.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Equestrian-associated injuries of the hand: a retrospective analysis of injury mechanisms and patterns.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2024Article
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Abstract
introductionHand injuries constitute up to 30% of the total cases treated in emergency departments. Over time, demographic changes, especially an aging population, and shifts in workplace safety regulations and healthcare policies have significantly impacted the landscape of hand trauma. This study aims to identify and analyze these evolving trends over nearly two decades.
methodsIn this retrospective, cross-sectional study, we investigated patients who were admitted to the high-volume regional hand trauma center of a university hospital between January 2007 and December 2022. We analyzed trends in patients' demographics and annual alterations of injuries. For the comparative analysis, patients were divided into two groups based on the time of presentation: the early cohort (2007-2014) and the current cohort (2015-2022).
resultsA total of 14,414 patients were admitted to our emergency department within the study period. A significant annual increase in patient age was identified (R
conclusionsA consistent and significant annual increase in both the total number of injuries and the average age of patients was identified. An aging population may increase injury rates and comorbidities, stressing healthcare resources. Our study underscores the need to adapt healthcare structures and reimbursement policies, especially for outpatient hand injury care.
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