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Incidence of injuries by anatomic location.
| Location | % | n |
|---|---|---|
| Head injuries | 19.4 | 66 |
| Spine injuries | 25.9 | 88 |
| Cervical spine fractures | 3.2 | 11 |
| Thoracic spine fractures | 16.2 | 55 |
| Lumbar spine fractures | 12.6 | 43 |
| Thoracic injuries | 29.1 | 99 |
| Intra-abdominal injuries | 7.3 | 25 |
| Pelvic fractures | 10.0 | 34 |
| Upper-extremity fractures | 17.6 | 60 |
| Humerus | 3.5 | 12 |
| Ulna/radius | 12.9 | 44 |
| Hand | 2.6 | 9 |
| Lower-extremity fractures | 18.8 | 64 |
| Femur | 5.0 | 17 |
| Tibia/fibula | 11.5 | 39 |
| Foot | 4.4 | 15 |
