Analyzing Pattern of Head Injuries Sustained by Patients due to fall from Height: A Prospective Study
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Fall from height, Skull fracture, Extra-axial bleed, Contusion, Unprotected rooftopsAbstract
We analyzed the pattern of head injuries in patients of fall from a height of 9-10 feet and aged 20- 70 years. This prospective study was done at JNMCH, Aligarh, on 100 patients who sustained a fall and came to the casualty for treatment during a 12-month period i.e. from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011. Male: female ratio was 2.13:1. Maximum number of cases was in the age group of 30-40 years. Skull fractures were seen in 79 cases (79%) and intracranial injuries occurred in 87 cases (87%). The most common fracture was linear un-displaced fracture and was observed in 62 cases (62/79; 78.48%) and the most common intracranial injury was extra-axial bleed seen in 73 cases (73/87; 83.91%). Skull fractures and intracranial injuries were seen either alone or together. Fall related injuries can be prevented by avoiding excess alcohol intake and multiple self-medications without prescription during working at height, and by using appropriate footwear.
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