Epidemiology of upper extremity peripheral nerve injury in South Korea, 2008 to 2018.

ABSTRACT: Peripheral nerve injuries (PNIs) in the upper extremities is an important medical problem, causing significant morbidity at a relatively young age. The epidemiology of PNI in South Korea has not been comprehensively evaluated. The purpose of our study was to examine the incidence of upper extremity PNI in South Korea based on an analysis of nationwide data and to investigate the association between PNI and patients' demographic characteristics. Patient claims data from the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service from 2008 to 2018 were collected. Demographic characteristics, such as the age, sex, region, admission route, length of hospital stay, healthcare facility level, and cost were evaluated. Annual incidence, body sites affected, damaged nerves, accompanying injuries, and surgic

SUBMITTER: Kim SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9726405 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature