Patients who suffer TBIs after falls at the US-Mexico border in San Diego, versus other height falls, see greater admission delays, TBI severity requiring more surgery, and morbidity with less post-discharge care, finds cohort study. ja.ma/3JfJXdm Alexander Tenorio, MD

Their journey is grueling and unforgiving–from their home, through the border, and to the hospital. I want shine a light on the selfless, under-recognized work of humanitarian groups providing on-the-ground aid and the hospital rehab and nursing staff caring for them like family.

The 30’ border wall continues to take a terrible toll, including more severe brain injuries that are treated in US Trauma Centers. Insightful work by Alexander Tenorio, MD jamanetwork.com/journals/jamas…

Health inequities exist across specialties, including those w/ grave neurosurgical disease. It's imperative we encourage the future of medicine to advocate for the vulnerable #UCPRIME . Your birthplace shouldn't determine your right to life. Grateful to UC San Diego Neurological Surgery for support

What does the data on border wall fall injuries show?
With over 400 border fall injuries at our hospital last year, there is now unprecedented level of injury to our patients and straining our hospitals.

How do we move forward? ⬇️

An overview of border fall injuries and recommendations in The Lancet Reg Health-Americas with Jay Doucet and Dr. Hill.

Providing humanitarian aid at our border has made one thing clear: We're only capturing the tip of the iceberg. The magnitude is far greater.

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There is no greater investment than the allocation of resources to improve the health and well-being of human life.

Only 14% of our border fall patients with spine injuries, many who underwent extensive surgery, received follow up care after release from the hospital.