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Number of fractures in the lower and upper limb separated by the fracture location
| Lower limb | Upper limb | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fracture location | Number of fractures (%) | Fracture location | Number of fractures |
| Neck of femur | 44 (25.4%) | Scapula | 34 (16.1%) |
| Other femur | 31 (17.9%) | Clavicle | 63 (29.9%) |
| Patella | 6 (3.5%) | Humerus | 23 (10.9%) |
| Tibia | 36 (20.8%) | Radius | 43 (20.4%) |
| Fibula | 27 (15.6%) | Ulna | 21 (10.0%) |
| Ankle | 10 (5.8%) | Hand | 27 (12.8%) |
| Foot | 19 (11.0%) | – | – |
| Total | 173 | Total | 211 |
