Skiers and snowboarders have improved short-term outcomes with immediate fixation of tibial plateau fractures - Janes PC, Leonard J, Phillips JL, Bauer BJ, Salottolo K, Slone DS, Mains CW, Bar-Or D.

BACKGROUND: Tibial plateau fractures (TPFs) are frequently associated with motor vehicle accidents, auto-pedestrian crashes and falls. However, hospitals near ski resorts commonly treat TPF resulting from skiing. The soft tissue envelope and original mecha...
Source: SafetyLit - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news