Epidemiologic trends for isolated tibia shaft fracture admissions in The Netherlands between 1991 and 2012

Introduction Population-based knowledge on the occurrence of specifc injuries is essential for the allocation of health care services, optimization of preventive measures, and research purposes. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine longterm nation-based trends in the incidence rate, trauma mechanism, hospital length of stay (HLOS), treatment, and outcome of hospital-admitted patients with an isolated tibia shaft fracture between 1991 and 2012 in The Netherlands. Methods All hospital-admitted patients in The Netherlands between 1991 and 2012 with an isolated tibia shaft fracture were... Mehr ...