To investigate what is currently known about skeletal blunt force trauma (BFT) resulting from
falls, and how valuable that research is in contributing to forensic anthropology …

Background The relationship of traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) and the geriatric
population is not emphasized in current literature. Our objective was to evaluate …

Introduction Evaluating age-specific fall characteristics is important for prevention programs.
The aim was to characterize fallers who presented to our trauma center. We hypothesized …

Introduction The incidence of ladder-related falls is increasing, and this represents a
disturbing trend, particularly in the context of increased life expectancy and the impending …

Background Individuals attempting to enter the USA from Mexico at non-authorized points
along the border fence often sustain injuries requiring medical intervention. We evaluated …

Objectives Readmission after acute care is a significant contributor to health care costs, and
has been proposed as a quality indicator. Our earlier studies showed that patients aged≥ …

Background and objectives: The burden of geriatric trauma patients continues to rise in
Western society. Injury patterns and outcomes differ from those seen in younger adults …

Objectives To describe the characteristics of patients who presented to the ED from a ladder‐
related fall and their injuries, highlight the impact of ladder‐related falls on the ED, identify …

Background Falls from low-height can cause severe injuries in the elderly population. This
study was conducted to determine characteristics of injuries from low-height falls. Methods …

BACKGROUND Our contemporary understanding of the impact of falls from ladders remains
limited. The purpose of this study was to examine the injury patterns and outcomes of falls …