Musculoskeletal injuries sustained at the California, USA: Baja California, Mexico border

• Published in: Injury epidemiology Vol. 9; no. 1; p. 27
• Main Authors: Dwight, Kathryn D, Kent, William T, Hughes-Austin, Jan M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Heideberg Springer Nature B.V 25.08.2022; BioMed Central; BMC
• Subjects: Border fence; Injuries; Musculoskeletal injuries; Musculoskeletal system; Original Contribution; Patients; Trauma; Mexico; California; Baja California Mexico; United States > US

Abstract Background Individuals attempting to enter the USA from Mexico at non-authorized points along the border fence often sustain injuries requiring medical intervention. We evaluated characteristics of this patient population and their hospital care to better understand patient treatment needs....