Impact of COVID-19 on Children's Forearm Fractures
Author Information
Author(s): David Vlad Laurentiu, Garjoaba Cristina Ana-Maria, Popescu-Rohlicek Diana, Szentpeteri Larisa Anca, Ciornei Bogdan, Popoiu Calin Marius, Boia Eugen Sorin
Primary Institution: Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
Hypothesis
How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect the epidemiology and management of forearm fractures in children?
Conclusion
The COVID-19 pandemic had little impact on the epidemiology and management strategies of forearm fractures in children.
Supporting Evidence
- 1403 patients with forearm fractures were included in the study.
- Hospital admissions were significantly higher in the non-pandemic group.
- Most patients were treated non-surgically with no significant differences between groups.
Takeaway
This study looked at how COVID-19 changed the way doctors treated broken arms in kids. It found that even though things changed a bit, kids still got treated well.
Methodology
A retrospective comparison of pediatric forearm fractures in 2019 and 2021 at a tertiary center in Romania.
Potential Biases
Potential biases due to only using data from one medical institution.
Limitations
The study only covered two years and may not account for variations in medical strategies during different pandemic stages.
Participant Demographics
1403 patients aged < 1 year to 19 years, with a majority being male.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.01
Statistical Significance
p<0.01
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