The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiology of closed
isolated fractures of the femoral shaft in children, and to compare
the treatment and length of stay (LOS) between major trauma centres
(MTCs) and trauma units (TUs) in England. National data were obtained from the Trauma and Audit Research
Network for all isolated, closed fractures of the femoral shaft
in children from birth to 15 years of age, between 2012 and 2015.
Age, gender, the season in which the fracture occurred, non-accidental
injury, the mechanism of injury, hospital trauma status, LOS and
type of treatment were recorded.Aims
Patients and Methods
To compare the early management and mortality of older patients
sustaining major orthopaedic trauma with that of a younger population
with similar injuries. The Trauma Audit Research Network database was reviewed to identify
eligible patients admitted between April 2012 and June 2015. Distribution
and severity of injury, interventions, comorbidity, critical care
episodes and mortality were recorded. The population was divided
into young (64 years or younger) and older (65 years and older) patients.Aims
Patients and Methods
We aimed to determine whether there is evidence of improved patient
outcomes in Major Trauma Centres following the regionalisation of
trauma care in England. An observational study was undertaken using the Trauma Audit
and Research Network (TARN), Hospital Episode Statistics (HES) and
national death registrations. The outcome measures were indicators
of the quality of trauma care, such as treatment by a senior doctor
and clinical outcomes, such as mortality in hospital.Aims
Patients and Methods
