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The effects of home confinement on pediatric fractures during the COVID 19 outbreak

Jun Li1,2,3,4, Xiaowei Yuan1,2,3,4, Yinqiang Cao1,2,3,4

  • 1Department I of Orthopedic of Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No. 136 of Zhong Shan Er Lu, Chongqing, 400014, China.

Italian Journal of Pediatrics
|July 1, 2021
PubMed

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Home confinement during COVID-19 significantly reduced pediatric fractures, particularly in boys. However, younger children, especially those under 4, still experienced fractures, indicating a need for continued vigilance.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Orthopedics
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated widespread home confinement measures.
  • Understanding the impact of these measures on pediatric injury patterns is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effect of home confinement on the incidence and characteristics of pediatric fractures.
  • To compare fracture data from the COVID-19 lockdown period with previous years.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of pediatric trauma admissions.
  • Comparison of fracture data (etiology, location, demographics) from January-March 2020 versus 2017-2019.
  • Statistical analysis to identify significant differences.

Main Results:

  • A significant reduction in pediatric fractures was observed during the home confinement period in 2020.
  • Traffic accident-related fractures decreased notably.
  • The proportion of male children with fractures decreased, and the average age of affected children slightly lowered.

Conclusions:

  • Home confinement effectively reduced overall pediatric fractures, especially those related to traffic accidents.
  • A notable proportion of fractures still occurred in young children (under 4), with an increased representation of this age group.
  • Continued attention to child safety during home isolation is warranted, particularly for younger age groups.
Abstract

Keywords:
COVID-19EpidemiologyHome confinementPediatric fractures

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