A Geospatial Analysis of Hand Trauma Care: A Statewide Cross-Sectional Study

CONCLUSIONS: Patients in areas with greater neighborhood disadvantage may experience delayed operative care after acute hand trauma. This study highlights the importance of considering underserved populations and geospatial factors when determining the allocation of hand surgery resources.LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Prognostic Level III.PMID:38546690 | DOI:10.1097/PRS.0000000000011411

Source: Hand Surgery - March 28, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Matthew M Florczynski Yahui Zhang Meghan N Cichocki William T Chung Lu Wang Mark R Hemmila Kevin C Chung Source Type: research