Tag: geriatric trauma
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Evaluation of Geriatric Head and Neck Trauma in Germany’s Highest-Level Trauma Centre (2018–2024)
Introduction Geriatric head and neck trauma represents a growing public health concern as populations age, comorbidities accumulate, and social determinants shape outcomes. This article analyzes how a German highest-level trauma centre managed and evaluated head and neck injuries in patients aged 65 and older from 2018 to 2024. The study aligns with broader European trends…
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Geriatric Head and Neck Trauma: German Centre 2018–2024
Background Geriatric head and neck trauma represents a growing clinical challenge in modern healthcare systems. In Germany, with a rapidly aging population, the burden on high-level trauma centres has risen as more older patients sustain injuries from low-energy falls, motor vehicle incidents, and other mechanisms. This article synthesizes an 8-year experience at a German highest-level…