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Table 3 Classification and Management of Major Joint Dislocation Cases in Taiwan, 2000-2005.

From: Epidemiological survey of orthopedic joint dislocations based on nationwide insurance data in Taiwan, 2000-2005

 

Classification of Injuries

 

Treated Methods

  
 

Simple* (%)

Complex* (%)

CR (%)

OR (%)

CX (%)

Shoulder (831.X)

84.3%

15.7%

59.7%

24.7%

15.7%

Elbow (832.X)

83.4%

16.6%

73.0%

10.3%

16.7%

Wrist (833.X)

47.4%

52.6%

22.1%

26.3%

51.6%

Hip (835.X)

83.7%

16.3%

74.2%

8.2%

17.5%

Knee (836.X)

23.8%

76.2%

17.8%

11.1%

71.1%

Ankle (837.X)

47.9%

52.1%

19.2%

30.4%

50.4%

  1. *Simple injury means pure dislocation; complex injury means the dislocation combined with some fractures.
  2. CR: Closed Reduction of Dislocation (79.7X)
  3. OR: Open Reduction of Dislocation (79.8X)
  4. CX: Combined with Open Reduction of Fractures (79.0X to 79.6X)
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