2015
DOI: 10.3171/2014.11.jns142111
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Falls and peripheral nerve injuries: an age-dependent relationship

Abstract: obJect Despite the growing epidemic of falls, the true incidence of peripheral nerve injuries (PNIs) in this patient population remains largely unknown. methods The authors performed a retrospective cohort study of 839,210 fall-injured patients who were registered in the National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB) between 2009 and 2011 and fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Regression techniques were used to investigate the association of demographic and socioeconomic factors with the rate of PNIs in this patient populati… Show more

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“…Peripheral nerve and spinal cord injuries are a critical problem in the United States, leading to devastating functional disability, impacting long term quality of life, and causing significant social and economic burden for thousands of individuals each year [1]. In general, all central nervous system (CNS) injuries and most peripheral nervous system (PNS) injuries over approximately 3 cm lead to poor prognoses for recovery of neurologic function.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Peripheral nerve and spinal cord injuries are a critical problem in the United States, leading to devastating functional disability, impacting long term quality of life, and causing significant social and economic burden for thousands of individuals each year [1]. In general, all central nervous system (CNS) injuries and most peripheral nervous system (PNS) injuries over approximately 3 cm lead to poor prognoses for recovery of neurologic function.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…These injuries can be severely debilitating and have a significantly negative impact on the individual's lifestyle, function, and work [3,4]. The majority of those who suffer traumatic nerve injuries are young, with an average age of 39 [5]. Less than 50% of such individuals undergo nerve repair surgery, and of those who do, only 40-50% recover good function [6].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In 1%-3% of patients with a traumatic accident, a PNI will almost always be involved[ 3 , 4 ]. It has been recognized in children suffering falls[ 5 , 6 ], as a consequence of medical procedures such as surgeries, chemotherapy, radiation[ 7 - 9 ] and sometimes it has been brought about some chronic conditions like diabetes and cancers[ 10 , 11 ]. It can also occur as an iatrogenic injury[ 12 ].…”
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confidence: 99%