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EPIDEMIOLOGICAL PROFILE OF PATIENTS WITH OPEN FRACTURES (2019 TO 2020).
Rafhael da Costa Rodrigues1, Marco Freire Vieira1, Mário Augusto Ferreira Cruz2
1Hospital Universitario de Lagarto, Ortopedia e traumatologia, Lagarto, SE, Brazil.
Acta Ortopedica Brasileira
|October 10, 2024
Summary
This study analyzed open fracture cases from 2019-2020, finding males predominantly affected, often in finger injuries from motorcycle accidents. Treatment protocols showed inconsistencies with established guidelines.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Trauma Surgery
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Open fractures represent a significant orthopedic challenge.
- Understanding their epidemiological profile is crucial for targeted prevention and treatment strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the epidemiological characteristics of open fractures treated at the University Hospital of Lagarto between 2019 and 2020.
Main Methods:
- Observational, retrospective study design.
- Data collected from electronic medical records of 312 patients meeting inclusion criteria.
Main Results:
- The average patient age was 36.8 years.
- Males constituted 89% of cases, with finger fractures being the most common injury site.
- The left side was predominantly affected (57.62%).
Conclusions:
- Motorcycle accidents were the primary cause of open fractures, predominantly affecting males.
- Observed inconsistencies in treatment protocols suggest a need for better adherence to established guidelines.
- Lack of uniformity in care procedures was noted, highlighting discrepancies with current literature.
