Description and cost-analysis of emergency department attendances for hand and wrist injuries.
Luke S RobinsonLisa J O'BrienPublished in: Emergency medicine Australasia : EMA (2019)
Acute hand and wrist injuries contribute to a significant volume of ED presentations each year in one Australian public health network leading to significant expenditure and health resources. Further research into how to best utilise resources and reduce avoidable injuries should be priority areas to reduce the cost of these injuries to the healthcare system and society.