Table 1.

Reason for presentation of the comparison group.

Reason for Presentation	Frequency n (Total n = 355)
wound	n = 25 (7.0%)
impact trauma	n = 37 (10.4%)
distortion trauma	n = 81 (22.8%)
bruising trauma	n = 25 (7.0%)
domestic fall	n = 37 (10.4%)
outdoor fall	n = 57 (16.1%)
bicycle fall	n = 15 (4.2%)
traffic accident	n = 26 (7.3%)
redness/swelling (limb)	n = 12 (3.4%)
pain without trauma	n = 20 (5.6%)
other	n = 20 (5.6%)

Shown are the different reasons that led to a presentation of the patients of the comparison group in the emergency department. Among others, “other” reasons for presentation include lifting trauma, burns/scalds or needlestick injuries.