Table 2.
The causal mechanisms for ankle fractures in China in 2014 (n, %).
| Injury Mechanism | Children (0–14 years) | Adult (> = 15 years) | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Female | |||
| Traffic Accident | 1 (20.0) | 10 (10.5) | 11 (12.2) | 22 (11.6) |
| Slip, Trip or Fall | 4 (80.0) | 71 (74.7) | 71 (78.9) | 146 (76.8) |
| Fall from Heights | 0 | 7 (7.4) | 5 (5.6) | 12 (6.3) |
| Crushing Injury | 0 | 6 (6.3) | 3 (3.3) | 9 (4.7) |
| Blunt Force Trauma | 0 | 1 (1.1) | 0 | 1 (0.5) |
| Sum | 5 (2.6) | 95 (50.0) | 90 (47.4) | 190 (100.0) |