Epidemiology of Spinal Injuries, Geographical – Variations – Preventable Measures.

Epidemiology of Spinal Injuries, Geographical – Variations – Preventable Measures.

Authors

F BASHIR
A U MALIK
S ABAIDULLAH

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https://doi.org/10.21649/akemu.v6i1.1972

Keywords:

Spinal injuries, Geographical variations-spinal cord injured, seasonal variations-auses of injury.

Abstract

This prospective study was conducted at the department of Neurosurgery situated at Lahore General Hospital Lahore and Mayo Hospital Lahore /KEMC, Lahore, Pakistan. Study period extends from November 1998 to November 1999 on 82 patients Purpose of this study was to evaluate correlation among the incidence of spinal injuries, age of the patients and variations in the occurrence of these injuries in relation to particular region with subsequent focus on preventive measures. Study reveal that trauma to the spine has a direct relation with age as it is commonest between 20-30 years of age group. As incidence of injury vary region wise according to their particular customs and culture. Therefore, preventive measures and strategies should be formulated and adopted according to the specific needs of the region.

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11/21/2017

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BASHIR, F., MALIK, A. U., & ABAIDULLAH, S. (2017). Epidemiology of Spinal Injuries, Geographical – Variations – Preventable Measures. Annals of King Edward Medical University, 6(1). https://doi.org/10.21649/akemu.v6i1.1972

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Vol. 6 No. 1 (2000): AKEMU

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