Analysis of severe hand trauma injury frequency during "Munich's Oktoberfest" within the last 9 years in comparison to years with absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Elisabeth M Haas-LützenbergerConstanze KuhlmannRiccardo E GiuntaKarl-Georg KanzDieter SteinbrunnerWendelin RittbergViktoria Bogner-FlatzDominik Hinzmann

Published in: Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery (2023)

The risk of injuring relevant structures of the hand during Oktoberfest is extremely high as compared to other parts of the body due to beer stein and fall-associated injuries. These injuries can lead to lifelong impairments. Our data are the first that quantifies and pinpoints the risk of severe injury to the hand during Oktoberfest and therefore, it is of great interest for visitors, hand surgeons, paramedics and emergency department healthcare workers.

Keyphrases

emergency department
early onset
high resolution
quality improvement
machine learning
data analysis
thoracic surgery