Observational studyJNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association2024
A Five-year Study of Spinal Disorders Among Patients Presenting to the National Trauma Center of Nepal: An Observational Study.
Observational study in JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.
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Introduction: Spinal cord injuries result in severe neurological impairments and disabilities. With an estimated 15.4 million cases globally in 2021, spinal cord injuries are more common in low- and middle-income countries, yet research in these areas is limited. This study aimed to find the pattern of spinal injuries and outcomes associated with spine injuries over a five-year duration at a tertiary trauma care center. Methods: This observational cross-section study was conducted at the National Trauma Center, Kathmandu from 2075 to 2080 B.S. with ethical clearance from the Nepal Health Research Council (Reference number: 968). Total-population sampling was used. A structured proforma was employed as the primary data collection tool. Data was analyzed using SPSS. Results: Of the 20843 patients, 2070 (9.93%) had spinal injuries. The median age was 43 (IQR 32-56) years, with 1391 (67.20%) male patients. The median hospital stay was 12 (IQR 7-20) days. Falls accounted for 1221 (58.99%) cases, and road traffic accidents for 195 (9.42%). Spinal fractures were present in 1076 (51.98%) patients with 456 (42.38%) in lumbar vertebra. There were 225 (10.87%) cases of subluxation with 214 (95.11%) in cervical level. Conclusions: The study provides insights into the patterns and outcomes of spinal injuries over five years of time. The mortality rate and cases of patients leaving against medical advice highlight areas for improvement in patient care and follow-up.
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