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The Impact of Coronavirus-19 Lockdowns on The Number of Cranial and Spinal Trauma Cases in Geriatric Patients

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The Impact of Coronavirus-19 Lockdowns on The Number of Cranial and Spinal Trauma Cases in Geriatric Patients

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Objective: Geriatric patients are more prone to traumatic injuries, particularly cranial traumas and spinal fractures resulting from falls, due to osteoporosis and sedentary lifestyles. As a primary measure against the Coronavirus-19 (Covid-19) pandemic, Turkey put into effect a lockdown for people aged 65 and above. This study aimed to compare the change in the number of cranial and spinal trauma cases in the age group of 65 and above who were placed under lockdown between 21st March and 3rd June 2020 with the number in the previous year. Materials and Methods: The study included patients aged 65 and above who presented to the emergency departments and neurosurgery clinics of two trauma centers in our city with cranial and spinal traumas between 21st March and 3rd June in 2019 and 2020. The patients were retrospectively categorized in terms of age, gender, type of trauma and treatment. Results: In total, 83 patients presented to the hospital between 21st March and 3rd June 2019 while only 12 patients presented between 21st March and 3rd June 2020 (p<0.001). Of the 83 patients hospitalised in 2019, 43 were male and 40 were female, and of the 12 patients admitted in 2020, 4 were male and 8 were female (p=0.232). In 2019, 37 of the patients presented with isolated cranial trauma, 27 with isolated spinal trauma and 19 with spinal+orthopaedic trauma. In 2020, 3 patients presented with isolated cranial trauma, 6 with isolated spinal trauma and 3 with spinal+orthopaedic trauma (p=0.33). Falls were the most common cause of geriatric injuries in 2019 and during the lockdown period. Conclusion: Our study reported that trauma was most likely to occur outside the home. Therefore, further research should be conducted to identify the causes of trauma outside the home for this age group and measures need to be taken accordingly to the reduce occurrence of such traumas.s.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Covid-19, geriatrics, pandemic, trauma

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Kaynak Göster

APA
Kesilmez, E. C., & Yüksel, Z. (2023). The Impact of Coronavirus-19 Lockdowns on The Number of Cranial and Spinal Trauma Cases in Geriatric Patients. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi, 18(2), 93-98. https://doi.org/10.17517/ksutfd.1208380
AMA
1.Kesilmez EC, Yüksel Z. The Impact of Coronavirus-19 Lockdowns on The Number of Cranial and Spinal Trauma Cases in Geriatric Patients. KSÜ Tıp Fak Der. 2023;18(2):93-98. doi:10.17517/ksutfd.1208380
Chicago
Kesilmez, Emrullah Cem, ve Zafer Yüksel. 2023. “The Impact of Coronavirus-19 Lockdowns on The Number of Cranial and Spinal Trauma Cases in Geriatric Patients”. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi 18 (2): 93-98. https://doi.org/10.17517/ksutfd.1208380.
EndNote
Kesilmez EC, Yüksel Z (01 Temmuz 2023) The Impact of Coronavirus-19 Lockdowns on The Number of Cranial and Spinal Trauma Cases in Geriatric Patients. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi 18 2 93–98.
IEEE
[1]E. C. Kesilmez ve Z. Yüksel, “The Impact of Coronavirus-19 Lockdowns on The Number of Cranial and Spinal Trauma Cases in Geriatric Patients”, KSÜ Tıp Fak Der, c. 18, sy 2, ss. 93–98, Tem. 2023, doi: 10.17517/ksutfd.1208380.
ISNAD
Kesilmez, Emrullah Cem - Yüksel, Zafer. “The Impact of Coronavirus-19 Lockdowns on The Number of Cranial and Spinal Trauma Cases in Geriatric Patients”. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi 18/2 (01 Temmuz 2023): 93-98. https://doi.org/10.17517/ksutfd.1208380.
JAMA
1.Kesilmez EC, Yüksel Z. The Impact of Coronavirus-19 Lockdowns on The Number of Cranial and Spinal Trauma Cases in Geriatric Patients. KSÜ Tıp Fak Der. 2023;18:93–98.
MLA
Kesilmez, Emrullah Cem, ve Zafer Yüksel. “The Impact of Coronavirus-19 Lockdowns on The Number of Cranial and Spinal Trauma Cases in Geriatric Patients”. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi, c. 18, sy 2, Temmuz 2023, ss. 93-98, doi:10.17517/ksutfd.1208380.
Vancouver
1.Emrullah Cem Kesilmez, Zafer Yüksel. The Impact of Coronavirus-19 Lockdowns on The Number of Cranial and Spinal Trauma Cases in Geriatric Patients. KSÜ Tıp Fak Der. 01 Temmuz 2023;18(2):93-8. doi:10.17517/ksutfd.1208380