Long-term functional outcomes in polytrauma: a fundamentally new approach is needed in prediction

ConclusionContrary to their better than population norm preinjury health status, polytrauma patients remain functionally impaired at least 1  year after injury. The identified high risk for non-responding group needs more focused efforts for follow-up. A fundamentally different approach is required in polytrauma research which identify modifiable predictors of poor long-term outcomes.
Source: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research