The Effect of Traumatic Head Injuries on the Outcome of Middle-Aged and Geriatric Orthopedic Trauma Patients

Traumatic Head Injury (THI) is one of the major causes of morbidity, mortality and disability in the United States (US). [1] Especially in the older populations, patients with a THI have been shown to have a greater than 80% chance of long-term disability and/or mortality. [2] A subgroup of THI, traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, are also associated with significant morbidity and mortality. As TBI often occurs amidst THI, these 2 injury classifications are often intertwined. A large number of survivors of TBI are currently living with significant disabilities, resulting in an outstanding socioeconomic burden.

Source: Injury - December 22, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Rachel Ranson, Garrett W. Esper, Robert Woodruff, Sara J. Solasz, Kenneth A. Egol, Sanjit R. Konda Source Type: research