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The Prevalence of Lower Extremity Injuries in Mashhad: A Five-Year Study
Khalil Kimiafar1, Majid Khadem-Rezaiyan2, Mohsen Saberifar3
1Department of Medical Records and Health Information Technology, School of Paramedical Sciences, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery
|December 14, 2020
Summary
Lower extremity injuries are a significant public health concern. This study in Mashhad found a declining prevalence, but higher mortality in females warrants further attention for improved trauma care.
Area of Science:
- Traumatology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Injuries represent a major global cause of death and disability.
- Lower extremity injuries impose a substantial burden on communities.
- Assessing injury prevalence is crucial for public health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of lower extremity injuries in Mashhad, Iran.
- To analyze demographic and injury-specific characteristics.
- To identify trends in injury rates over time.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective descriptive cross-sectional study.
- Analysis of data from 57,430 patients with lower extremity injuries.
- Data collected from all traumatology hospitals in Mashhad between March 2011 and March 2015.
Main Results:
- Overall prevalence of lower extremity injury was 0.34%.
- Knee and lower leg injuries were most frequent (61%).
- Females exhibited higher mortality rates (1.7% vs. 1.5%) and discharge against medical advice (8.8% vs. 6.7%) than males, despite shorter hospitalizations.
Conclusions:
- A declining trend in lower extremity injuries is observed, offering a positive outlook.
- Elevated mortality rates in females necessitate targeted attention and research.
- Findings provide valuable data for optimizing the management of traumatic injuries.
