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  • Trauma Surgery
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

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  • COVID-19 lockdowns altered daily routines, impacting time spent at home versus work.
  • Understanding changes in acute injury patterns is crucial for public health preparedness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on acute hand injuries at Sydney Hospital Hand Unit.
  • To identify trends and potential targets for preventative strategies in future lockdowns.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of hand injury presentations during the 2020 lockdown period versus the same period in 2019.
  • Statistical review of patient demographics, injury types, and circumstances.

Main Results:

  • A 7% increase in acute hand injuries was observed during the 2020 lockdown (332 cases) compared to 2019 (310 cases).
  • A significant 327% rise in do-it-yourself (DIY) injuries occurred, increasing the mean patient age.
  • Workplace injuries rose despite reduced work hours, with younger patients affected, possibly due to industry shifts.
  • Domestic violence-related hand injuries also increased, necessitating continued support resources.

Conclusions:

  • Lockdowns necessitate specific public health messaging on DIY safety and workplace protocols for high-risk jobs.
  • Subspecialty hand units must maintain resources for domestic violence cases.
  • Findings provide a basis for targeted injury prevention strategies during future public health crises.