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The average length of stay in the ED was 213\u00a0min, varying significantly across triage categories and working hours.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study highlights key challenges in orthopedic and trauma emergency care, emphasizing the prevalence of low-urgency cases contributing to overcrowding. 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