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Characteristics of supracondylar femur fractures
| Characteristic | Number of fractures |
|---|---|
| OTA fracture classification | |
| 33A | |
| A | 37 |
| A1 | 12 |
| A2 | 12 |
| A3 | 13 |
| 33C | |
| C | 33 |
| C1 | 5 |
| C2 | 20 |
| C3 | 8 |
| Open versus closed | |
| Open | 18 |
| Closed | 52 |
| Gustilo and Anderson classification type | |
| 1 | 7 |
| 2 | 8 |
| 3A | 1 |
| 3B | 1 |
| 3C | 1 |
| Metaphyseal comminution | |
| Without | 29 |
| With | 41 |
OTA = Orthopaedic Trauma Association.
