Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: BACKGROUND: We aimed to use open source data to understand the incidence, trends, and regional differences of finger and partial hand amputations on a national level in individuals aged 15 or older in Sweden. METHODS: We analyzed 6,918 patients aged 15 and older who had experienced finger and partial hand amputations. Incidence rates, trends, and regional disparities were assessed using negative binomial regression models and Student's t-tests. Future trend prediction was performed using Poisson regression. RESULTS: Finger amputations declined most, followed by partial hand and thumb amputations. Regional variations existed, with Stockholm having the lowest and Gotland highest incidence respectively. Overall, the incidence of finger, thumb and partial hand amputations in Sweden decreased slightly. Future trend analysis indicated decreasing incidence. CONCLUSION: Although, lacking in definition, publicly available data can be used for monitoring of finger, thumb, and partial hand amputation incidence on a national level. Sex, age, and regional differences were observed, suggesting the need for targeted interventions to address disparities and mitigate the burden of finger and partial hand amputations on affected individuals.
Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Authors: Martin Magnéli, Michael Axenhus
Institutions: Danderyds sjukhus, Karolinska Institutet
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,990
Funder: Karolinska Institutet
OpenAlex ID: W4403562378