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Men Over 65 Are at Greater Risk than Women of Skull Fractures from Falls

March 8, 2023 sarah JonasResearch Results

Because females 65 and older have an increased rate of falls and facial fractures, researchers compared the risk of skull fracture secondary to head trauma in geriatric female and male patients. Results showed that males had a significantly increased incidence of skull fracture secondary to head trauma, due mostly to falls. This outcome was unexpected, as previous research has indicated females are more susceptible to facial fractures. This trend also was seen across race/ethnicity, though results were only statistically significant for whites.

The October 2020 Issue of Neurosurgical Focus Examines Cranial Surgery in Geriatric Patients

October 1, 2020 sarah JonasFeature

Listing of contents of the October 2020 issue of Neurosurgical Focus