Patterns of extremity traumas leading to amputation in Iran: results of Iranian National Trauma Project / 中华创伤杂志(英文版)
Chinese Journal of Traumatology
;
(6): 77-80, 2009.
Article
in English
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ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To determine the patterns of traumatic extremity injuries leading to amputation in Iran.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Data of Iranian National Trauma Project was used to identify patients with upper and lower extremity traumas undergoing amputation. This project was conducted in 8 major cities during 2000-2004.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Of 17 753 traumatic patients, 164 (0.92%) had injuries to the extremities that resulted in the limb amputation. Of these, 143 (87.2%) were men. The patient's mean age was 29.0 years +/- 15.4 years and the highest incidence was seen in the age group of 21 to 30 years (34.1%). One hundred and four cases were occupational accidents (63.4%). Blunt trauma was in 54.9% of the cases. The most common reasons for amputation were respectively stabbings (37.8%) and crush injuries (31.7%). Amputation of hand fingers was the most frequent type of amputation (125 cases, 76.2 %). One patient died from severe associated injuries.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>This study shows the patterns of traumatic limb amputation in Iran, a developing country. Results of this study may be used in preventive strategic planning.</p>
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
General Surgery
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Wounds and Injuries
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Wounds, Nonpenetrating
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Wounds, Penetrating
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Accidents, Traffic
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Epidemiology
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Lower Extremity
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Upper Extremity
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Amputation, Surgical
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Traumatology
Year:
2009
Type:
Article
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