Incidence and demographic characteristics of Syrian Civil War-related amputations: A multi-center study

Tatar Y. , Kablan N., Yurtseven M.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION, vol.67, no.1, pp.48-55, 2021 (Journal Indexed in SCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 67 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.5606/tftrd.2021.5058
  • Title of Journal : TURKISH JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
  • Page Numbers: pp.48-55
  • Keywords: Amputation, bombing, Syrian Civil War, LOWER-EXTREMITY AMPUTATION, COMBAT WOUNDS, LIMB LOSS, TRAUMA, MILITARY, INJURIES, OUTCOMES, EPIDEMIOLOGY, AFGHANISTAN, CASUALTIES

Abstract

Objectives: The aim of this study was to identify the causes, levels, and rates of amputations performed in civilians during the Syrian Civil War and to present epidemiological data of the amputees.