Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5653079 | Injury | 2017 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
During the study period, we observed an increasing incidence of extremity fractures and a shift towards surgical treatment. Patient numbers in university hospitals declined. If these trends continue, policy makers would be well advised to consider the changing demands in extremity fracture treatment and pro-actively increase capacity and resources.
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Authors
M.S.H. Beerekamp, R.J.O. de Muinck Keizer, N.W.L. Schep, D.T. Ubbink, M.J.M. Panneman, J.C. Goslings,