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Mechanism of Injury
| Mechanism | Number of patients | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | 2927 | 75.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Crash | 542 | 13.9 |
| All Terrain Vehicle Crash | 61 | 1.6 |
| Motorcycle Crash | 54 | 1.4 |
| Physical Blow | 49 | 1.3 |
| Automobile versus Pedestrian | 39 | 1.0 |
| Laceration | 31 | 0.8 |
| Crush | 28 | 0.7 |
| Lawn Tractor Crash | 27 | 0.7 |
| Altercation | 25 | 0.6 |
| Gunshot Wound | 21 | 0.5 |
| Farm Tractor Crash | 18 | 0.5 |
| 17 Other Mechanisms of Injury, Each With Incidence <0.5% |
80 | 1.8 |
