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. 2012 Dec 12;37(1):119–124. doi: 10.1007/s00264-012-1736-x

Table 1.

Distribution of fractures based on anatomical site

Fracture location Frequency Percent (%)
Upper extremity fracture 138 31.2
 Scapula and clavicle 22 5.0
 Humerus 23 5.2
 Radius and ulna 70 15.8
 Carpus, metacarpus and phalangeal 23 5.2
Pelvic fracture 54 12.2
Acetabulum fracture 7 1,6
Lower extremity fracture 205 46.4
 Femur 36 8.2
 Patella 5 1.1
 Tibia and fibula 100 22.6
 Tarsal, metatarsal and phalangeal 64 14.5
Vertabra fracture 38 8.6
Total 442 100