Demographic Information for the Study Patients
| Demographic | Group 1 (n = 40) | Group 2 (n = 44) |
|---|---|---|
| Male/female | 20/20 | 33/11 |
| Age, yr | ||
| Mean | 72.9 | 26.0 |
| Range | 65–98 | 22–29 |
| Mean Injury Severity | ||
| Score | 27.3 | 26.3 |
| Predominant injury | ||
| Head | 15 | 9 |
| Chest | 6 | 3 |
| Abdomen | 2 | 2 |
| Orthopedic | 9 | 13 |
| Burn | 0 | 1 |
| Spinal | 8 | 16 |
| Mechanism of injury | ||
| Motor vehicle collision | 13 | 24 |
| Pedestrian struck | 11 | 3 |
| Fall | 15 | 12 |
| Assault | 0 | 3 |
| Hit by falling object | 0 | 1 |
| Explosion | 0 | 1 |
| Suicide attempt | 1 | 0 |
Here and in all tables in this article, group 1 = trauma patients ≥ 65 years old, group 2 = control group of trauma patients 20–30 years old.
Values are numbers of patients unless otherwise indicated.