The epidemiology and orthopaedic burden of civilian gunshot injuries over a four-year period at a level one trauma unit in Cape Town, South Africa

ConclusionThis study highlighted the burden of gunshot injuries presenting to our hospital and the strain it places on its healthcare resources. The prevalence of complications was comparable to international studies on the subject. With improved understanding of this burden, more healthcare resources can be allocated to this problem and better prevention strategies can be planned.
Source: International Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research