Carpal tunnel syndrome diagnosis as a risk factor for falls.

Purpose: Subclinical peroneal neuropathy without overt foot drop has been linked to increased fall risk in adults, yet remains under reported due to subtle symptoms and lack of awareness. Patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) often experience other nerve entrapments, prompting this study to evaluate CTS (a proxy for peroneal nerve entrapment) as a significant predictor of time to first fall.

Methods: Data from the Merative MarketScan Research Databases (2007-2021) were used to identify adult patients using ICD-9/10 codes.

Burn Center Verification and Safety-net Status: Are There Differences in Discharge to Inpatient Rehabilitation?

Discharge to acute rehabilitation following major burn injury is crucial for patient recovery and quality of life. However, barriers to acute rehabilitation, including race and payor type impede access. The effect of burn center organizational structure on discharge disparities remains unknown.