Table 2.
Comparison of injuries in all patients versus orthopaedic patients.
| All patients N (%) | Orthopaedic patients N (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Injury | ||
| Head | 88 (50.3) | 38 (41.3) |
| Face | 35 (20.2) | 16 (17.4) |
| Neck | 1 (0.6) | 1 (1.1) |
| Thorax | 35 (20.2) | 19 (20.7) |
| Abdomen | 23 (13.3) | 12 (13.0) |
| Pelvis | 5 (2.9) | 5 (5.4) |
| Spine | 27 (15.6) | 25 (27.2) |
| Upper limb | 50 (28.9) | 45 (48.9) |
| Lower limb | 54 (31.2) | 45 (48.9) |
| Vascular | 1 (0.6) | 1 (1.1) |
Head injuries occurred in 50.3% of all patients. Of the orthopaedic patients, upper and lower limb injuries occur simultaneously (48.9%). Spinal injuries occurred in 27.2% of orthopaedic patients.