The ratio ofcomplications in patients with injuries from explosive weapons was 25.42% and was significantly greater (p
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Objective & Hypothesis:OBJECTIVE: To analyze the effects of weapon type, medical interventions, and transportation time on complications due tocombat-related injuries of the musculoskeletal and soft tissue (ST).METHODS: A total of 108 patients treated at the emergency department (ED) over a period of 3.5 years were included inthis study.
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Key Findings & Data:The effects of weapon type, type of first intervention team, interventions at the ED, and transport time on complications were compared by retrospectively assessing patients’ recorded data.RESULTS: The average age of 108 patients with ST injuries was 24 years. 25 patients developed complications.
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Conclusion & Impact:The ratio ofcomplications in patients with injuries from explosive weapons was 25.42% and was significantly greater (p
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OBJECTIVE: To analyze the effects of weapon type, medical interventions, and transportation time on complications due tocombat-related injuries of the musculoskeletal and soft tissue (ST).METHODS: A total of 108 patients treated at the emergency department (ED) over a period of 3.5 years were included inthis study. The effects of weapon type, type of first intervention team, interventions at the ED, and transport time on complications were compared by retrospectively assessing patients’ recorded data.RESULTS: The average age of 108 patients with ST injuries was 24 years. 25 patients developed complications. The ratio ofcomplications in patients with injuries from explosive weapons was 25.42% and was significantly greater (p
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HANÇERLİOĞULLARI, O., ŞENOCAK, R., KAYMAK, Ş., TAŞ, H., ÜREYEN, O. (2022). Effects of weapon types, interventions, and transport times on complications in combat injuries to musculoskeletal system. İstanbul Kuzey Klinikleri, Cilt: 6 - Sayı: 1, 64–68. https://ajindex.com/articles/551447
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