Table 3.
Common fracture sites for the 2-year follow-up period
| All claims since individual first fracture date = 18 826 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Common fracture sites | N | % |
| Vertebrae | 2458 | 13.1% |
| Femoral neck | 1854 | 9.8% |
| Rib | 1729 | 9.2% |
| Humerus | 1696 | 9.0% |
| Radius or ulna | 1584 | 8.4% |
| Ankle | 1565 | 8.3% |
| Tarsal or metatarsal | 1483 | 7.9% |
| Phalanges (foot) | 1027 | 5.5% |
| Tibia or fibula | 829 | 4.4% |
| Carpal or metacarpal | 697 | 3.7% |
| Phalanges (hand) | 673 | 3.6% |
| Facial bones | 604 | 3.2% |
| Femoral shaft | 521 | 2.8% |
| Pelvis | 507 | 2.7% |
For the 2-year follow-up period, common fracture sites out of the total 18 826 fracture claims on each individual’s first fracture date. Pathological fractures with specified locations are included. Fracture sites with less than 2% of claims, and unspecified fractures are not listed in this table.