Abstract
ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to investigate the distribution of the causes of traumatic fractures, types of fractures, and fractures requiring surgery occurred during the one month period following the measures taken by the government due to the COVID-19 pandemic and to compare these data with that of the previous year.Patients and methodsThe number of patients with fractures, the distribution of these fractures and the number of patients who had surgical indications and underwent a surgery were identified. Patients’ age, gender and the type of trauma they were exposed to were determined.ResultsWhile there were 117 patients who were diagnosed with a fracture during the one month period in 2020, 619 patients had presented to our department during the same period in 2019. When compared to 2019, the prevalence of the trauma mechanisms for falling from height, traffic accident, low-energy trauma, firearm injury and sports injuries decreased by 91.7%, 85.7%, 80.3%, 80.0% and 72.7%, respectively, in 2020. A statistically significant increase was proportionally observed in pediatric supracondylar humerus, boxer’s and hip fractures (p<0.001).ConclusionCompared to the same period last year, although the number of patients with fractures decreased significantly following the implementation of most of the public quarantine measures, a statistically significant increase was observed in pediatric supracondylar humerus, boxer and hip fractures on a proportional basis.
Highlights
The new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was diagnosed in Wuhan, China in December 2019 after the development of unknown pneumonia cases [1]
While there were 117 patients who were diagnosed with a fracture during the one month period in 2020, 619 patients had presented to our department during the same period in 2019
A statistically significant increase was proportionally observed in pediatric supracondylar humerus, boxer’s and hip fractures (p
Summary
The new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was diagnosed in Wuhan, China in December 2019 after the development of unknown pneumonia cases [1]. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization reported that 118,000 cases were detected in 114 countries due to COVID-19 and declared the disease a pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has had enormous effects in the field of health, and in terms of social, economic and social psychology. As is the case in the whole world, the Turkish government took a series of measures to control the pandemic. Many hospitals have been declared pandemic hospitals. Elective surgeries were postponed throughout the country, and other patients were treated only in emergencies. As a result of the new arrangements in social life, the
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
