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. 2017 Aug 28;9(8):e1624. doi: 10.7759/cureus.1624

Table 2. Paediatric subgroups according to age with sex ratio, limb distribution, and common fracture distribution.

Age group (years) Male (%):Female (%) Upper:Lower Limb (%) Five Most Common Fractures (%)
0-2 33:67 100:0 Distal radius /buckle fracture 29.17
Distal humerus/supracondylar 25
Clavicle 25
Ankle 12.5
3-6 50:50 81:19 Distal humerus/supracondylar 32.35
Distal radius /buckle fracture 32.35
Radius metaphysis 9.66
Clavicle 7.56
Proximal tibia 6.3
7-12 45:55 74:26 Distal radius/buckle fracture 37.28
Distal humerus/supracondylar 11.61
Ankle 8.93
Phalanx fingers 8.705
Radius/ulna diaphysis 8.036
13-17 54:46 66:34 Ankle 14.74
Phalanx fingers 14.74
Metacarpals 13.78
Distal radius /buckle fracture 8.65
Scaphoids 8.33