The first COVID-19 lockdown's impact on hand injuries at a Danish accident and emergency department

CONCLUSION: We observed a greater reduction in non-severe injuries than in severe injuries compared with 2019. Further studies are needed to fully examine the cause of this phenomenon. The reduction may be caused, in part, by a more restrictive attitude towards seeking medical help at a trauma A and E during the first COVID-19 lockdown.FUNDING: none TRIAL REGISTRATION. not relevant.PMID:35959831
Source: Danish Medical Journal - Category: General Medicine Authors: Source Type: research