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The Frequency of injuries sustained to defined anatomical areas after a jump from height of greater than 3 metres seen in a retrospective case series of 41 patients.
| Injury | Closed | Open | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foot | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| Calcaneum | 10 | 3 | 13 |
| Ankle | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Tibia | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| Femur | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| Pelvis | 13 | 1 | 14 |
| Lumbar spine | 14 | - | 14 |
| Abdomen | 3 | - | 3 |
| Chest | 10 | - | 10 |
| Thoracic spine | 8 | - | 8 |
| Upper limb | 8 | 3 | 11 |
| Cervical spine | 5 | - | 5 |
| Head | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Facial injury | 4 | 0 | 4 |
