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Injury Frequency by Anatomic Region and Type of Injury
| Anatomic Region | n | Type of Injury | n |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head and neck | 115 | Dislocations | 2 |
| Head | 115 | Fractures | 28 |
| Upper limb | 19 | Hematoma | 2 |
| Shoulder | 3 | Joint sprain | 1 |
| Elbow | 5 | Laceration | 96 |
| Forearm | 1 | Nerve injurya | 1 |
| Wrist and hand | 10 | Organ injury | 4 |
| Trunk | 13 | Tendon injury | 2 |
| Chest | 10 | Injury unspecified | 244 |
| Abdomen | 3 | ||
| Lower limb | 52 | ||
| Hip and groin | 3 | ||
| Thigh | 2 | ||
| Knee | 15 | ||
| Lower leg | 17 | ||
| Ankle | 4 | ||
| Foot | 11 | ||
| Location unspecified | 181 |
aIncludes concussion.
