The Risk of Reinjury in Relation to Time Since First Injury: A Retrospective Population-Based Study

Stewart Worrell, Thomas D. Koepsell, Daniel R. Sabath, Larry M. Gentilello, Charles Mock, Avery B. Nathens

The Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care · 2006 · 46 citations · 22 references

Abstract

Reinjury risk is highest soon after injury, but persists for at least 5 years after initial injury. Periodic interventions through 5 years after injury, particularly in certain high-risk groups, might have lasting effects on reinjury rates.

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