Purpose DM and trauma are leading causes of death in Hispanic patients, yet the
interaction between them remains obscure. We aimed to assess the complications and in-hospital …

This study aimed to describe the distribution of injury mechanisms and to assess the impact
of those mechanisms on the morbidity and mortality of trauma. All patients admitted to Puerto …

Objective: Temporary intravascular shunts (TIVSs) are commonly used as a damagecontrol
procedure in trauma settings. Currently, there is scarce literature in the civilian field, and …

Background The COVID-19 pandemic led to world-wide restrictions on social activities to
curb the spread of this disease. Very little is known about the impact of these restrictions on …

Purpose Substance misuse has long been recognized as a major predisposing risk factor
for traumatic injury. However, there still exists no clear scientific consensus regarding the …

Introduction The aging process places the elderly, a worldwide increasing age group, at an
increased risk for trauma. This study aims to explore changes over time in admission rates, …

Objectives We aimed to explore the influence of mental disorders on the risk of developing
complications and in-hospital mortality after trauma. Methods We conducted an institutional …

This study evaluates morbidity and mortality patterns of 2,093 pedestrian injuries at the Puerto
Rico Trauma Hospital during 2000–2014 by age. Most were male between the ages of 35…

Introduction Nonoperative management (NOM) along with supportive care has been the
adopted approach for traumatic rib fractures; however, surgical approaches have emerged …

Background Hurricanes are among the most devastating natural disasters, playing a
significant role in public health. Currently, the epidemiology of fall-related injuries after the …