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Injury-Related Characteristics of the Study Participant at TGCSH and FHCSH, Bahir Dar City, Northern Ethiopia, from January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2022 (n=110)
| Variables | Frequency | Percent% |
|---|---|---|
| Trauma mechanism | ||
| RTA | 54 | 49.1 |
| Gunshot | 43 | 39.1 |
| Fall and other | 12 | 11.8 |
| Nature of fracture | ||
| Closed | 56 | 50.9 |
| GA1 | 4 | 3.6 |
| GA2 | 6 | 5.5 |
| GA3A | 44 | 40.0 |
| Fracture location | ||
| Middle third | 67 | 60.9 |
| Distal third | 43 | 39.1 |
Abbreviations: RTA, road traffic accident; GA, Gustilo Andersen.
