Injury patterns and outcomes in late middle age (55–65): The intersecting comorbidity with high-risk activity – A retrospective cohort study

Late middle age (LMA), is a watershed between youth and old age, with unique physical and social changes and declines in vitality, but a desire to remain active despite increasing comorbidity. While post-injury outcomes in the elderly are well studied, little is known regarding LMA patients. We analyzed the injured LMA population admitted to a rural, regional Level 1 Trauma Center relative to outcomes for both younger and older patients. Our registry was queried retrospectively for patients admitted 7/2008- 12/2015; they were divided into three cohorts: 18–54, 55–65, and >65 years. Demographics, injury details, comorbidities, and outcomes were compiled and compared using ANOVA and Chi-square; p