Table 5.
Analysis of fracture-related hospitalizations by anatomic site, gender, and average length of stay.
| Analysis of Fracture-Related Hospitalizations from 6 to 9 April (ICD-9-CM) | Total | Male | Female | Ratio M/F | Average Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head injury (800–804) | |||||
| Skull | 2 (2.5%) | 1 (1.3%) | 1 (1.3%) | 1 | 8 |
| Orbital floor | 3 (3.8%) | 3 (3.7%) | - | - | 5 |
| Orbit | 1 (1.3%) | 1 (1.3%) | - | 1 | - |
| Fracture of the neck and trunk (805–809) | |||||
| Spinal Column | 20 (25%) | 5 (6.2%) | 15 (18.7%) | 0.33 | 18.4 |
| Acetabulum | 2 (2.5%) | 1 (1.3%) | 1 (1.3%) | 1 | 17 |
| Ribs | 2 (2.5%) | 2 (2.5%) | - | - | 2 |
| Pelvic girdle | 2 (2.5%) | - | 2 (2.5%) | - | 34 |
| Fracture of upper limb (810–819) | |||||
| Humerus | 7 (8.8%) | 1 (1.3%) | 6 (7.5%) | 0.16 | 5.28 |
| Radius and Ulna | 8 (10.0%) | 2 (2.5%) | 6 (7.5%) | 0.33 | 3 |
| Phalanges of hand | 1 (1.3%) | - | 1 (1.3%) | - | - |
| Multiple fractures of hand bones | 1 (1.3%) | 1 (1.3%) | - | - | - |
| Fracture of lower limbs (820–829) | |||||
| Femur | 15 (18.8%) | 3 (3.7%) | 12 (15%) | 0.25 | 14.93 |
| Tibia and Fibula | 10 (12.5%) | 2 (2.5%) | 8 (10%) | 0.25 | 8.2 |
| Malleolus | 1 (1.3%) | 1 (1.3%) | - | - | - |
| Metatarsal bones | 4 (5.0%) | 1 (1.3%) | 3 (3.7%) | 0.33 | 6.5 |
| Phalanges of foot | 1 (1.3%) | 1 (1.3%) | - | - | - |
| Total | 80 (100%) | 25 (31.3%) | 55 (68.7%) | 0.45 | 12.8 |