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  • 1Division of Trauma, Critical Care, Emergency Surgery, and Burn, Department of Surgery, University of Arizona College of Medicine, 1501 N. Campbell Ave., Room 5411, P.O. Box 245063, Tucson, AZ, 85727, USA.

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Falls leading to lower extremity fractures, particularly femur fractures, are linked to severe trauma and increased mortality in the elderly. Combined femur and tibia fractures indicate a higher risk of associated injuries.

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Area of Science:

  • Trauma Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Geriatric Trauma

Background:

  • Lower extremity fractures are common in fall victims, often accompanied by other injuries.
  • Inadequate management can lead to permanent disability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the incidence and outcomes of associated injuries in fall victims with lower extremity fractures.
  • To analyze injury patterns, associated injuries, and mortality/morbidity based on age.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of fall-related trauma patients (1995-2006).
  • Injuries categorized as isolated femur fractures (FF), isolated tibia fractures (TF), and combined femur and tibia fractures (FTF).
  • Analysis of injury patterns, associated injuries, mortality, and morbidity by age group (AIS < 3).

Main Results:

  • 332 patients (64.8%) had FF, 164 (32%) had TF, and 16 (3.2%) had FTF.
  • Severe trauma (ISS > 25) occurred in 9.4% of patients, with a higher incidence in FF.
  • Elderly patients, especially those with isolated femur fractures, showed increased mortality.

Conclusions:

  • Combined femur and tibia fractures significantly increase the risk of associated injuries.
  • Elderly patients (≥65 years) experience higher morbidity and mortality post-fall.
  • Awareness of these injury patterns is crucial for clinicians; further research on age and injury patterns is needed.