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Table 1 Classification of mechanism of injury

From: The effect of trauma and patient related factors on radial head fractures and associated injuries in 440 patients

Trauma mechanism

Examples

LET

Fall from standing position, fall from chair, fall during walking.

HET

Fall from roof, motor vehicle accidents, fall from bicycle or horse with speed, contact sports trauma.

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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

ISSN: 1471-2474

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