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Fracture type, number of patients, number requiring surgery
| Type of fracture | Number of patients (%) | Number requiring surgery (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Supracondylar | 214 (43.8) | 89 (41.6) |
| Lateral condyle | 109 (22.3) | 53 (48.6) |
| Olecranon | 49 (10.0) | 5 (10.2) |
| Medial epicondyle | 35 (7.2) | 30 (85.7) |
| Proximal radius | 26 (5.3) 25 radial neck; 1 radial head | 12 (46.2) |
| Monteggia | 23 (4.7) | 14 (60.9) |
| Others | 32 (6.6) | 12 (37.5) |
| Total | 488 (100) | 215 (44.1) |
