2024
DOI: 10.1089/neur.2024.0035
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Spine Injuries Sustained After Falls While Crossing the U.S.-Mexico Border

Hannah R. Riva,
Michael M. Polmear,
Cyrena Petersen
et al.

Abstract: This study is to report the demographics, incidence, and patterns of spinal injuries associated with border crossings resulting from a fall from a significant height. A retrospective cohort study was performed at a Level I trauma center from January 2016 to December 2021 to identify all patients who fell from a significant height while traversing the U.S.-Mexico border and were subsequently admitted. A total of 448 patients were identified. Of the 448 patients, 117 (26.2%) had spine injuries and 39 (33.3%) und… Show more

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