Features of spinal cord injury in Taiwan (1977-1989).

Y. S. Yeh; S. T. Lee; T. N. Lui; D. J. Fairholm; W. J. Chen; M. K. Wong

Features of spinal cord injury in Taiwan (1977-1989).

Y. S. Yeh, S. T. Lee, T. N. Lui, D. J. Fairholm, W. J. Chen, M. K. Wong

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Abstract

In order to establish an etiological and statistical base for spinal cord injuries, 1,617 spinal cord injured patients admitted to the Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taiwan during the period of 1977 to 1989 were reviewed. The most common causes of injury were pedestrian (29.31%) and motorcycle (28.88%) accidents. The greatest incidence of injury was in the 26-35 year age group. The complete tetraplegic patients had the highest mortality rate (26.5%). Additional features studied were the time of occurrence and pattern of injury. Information gathered from this study suggest the need to establish a Spinal Cord Injury Prevention Program, to develop a Prehospital Care System and set up comprehensive Spinal Cord Injury Units in Taiwan. We expect this study to be adaptable to other similar developing countries.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Changgeng yi xue za zhi / Changgeng ji nian yi yuan = Chang Gung medical journal / Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Pages	170-175
Number of pages	6
Volume	16
Edition	3
Publication status	Published - Sept 1993
Externally published	Yes

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