National Estimates and Factors Influencing Trauma Recidivism in Children Leading to Hospital Readmission

This national database study reveals that 2.9% of pediatric trauma patients experience recurrent major trauma requiring readmission, with higher rates among children with public insurance, lower income families, and penetrating injuries. Trauma recidivism carries significant clinical and economic burden, costing an additional $11.5 million annually in the United States.