Clinical Epidemiology of Extracranial Injuries in Severe Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury in South America

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) contributes significantly to the global injury burden, affecting an estimated 69 million individuals each year. [1] For children, TBI remains a leading cause of death and long-term disability, affecting 3 million children worldwide every year, with pediatric TBI incidence rates as high as 486 per 100,000 children in some populations. [2] In combination with an increasing incidence rate, the considerable mortality and disability, high health care costs, and preventable nature of TBIs have led to the prioritization of TBI research in global health.

Source: Injury - February 10, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Miguel Castro, Lauren L. Agoubi, Julia Velonjara, Claudia Lutkevicius, Nahuel Guadagnoli, Silvia Lujan, Gustavo Petroni, Michael J. Bell, Monica S. Vavilala, Charles Mock, the PEGASUS Argentina Study Group Source Type: research