Table 3 Localization by age group for 162 fractures in 149/408 children 0–2 years of age, seen at the A&E department due to an injury
From: Incidence, pattern and mechanisms of injuries and fractures in children under two years of age
Localization | 0–6 months | 6–12 months | 12–18 months | 18–24 months | Total (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Upper extremity | |||||
Humerus | 0 | 2a | 3 | 8 | 13a (8.0) |
Radius | 0 | 1 | 15 | 21 | 37 (22.8) |
Ulnab | 0 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 18 (11.1) |
Metacarpal | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 (1.2) |
Phalanx hand | 0 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 19 (11.7) |
Lower extremity | |||||
Femur | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 (3.1) |
Tibia | 0 | 3 | 14 | 11 | 28 (17.3) |
Fibula | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 7 (4.3) |
Metatarsal | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6c (3.7) |
Phalanx foot | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 (1.9) |
Other | |||||
Clavicle | 0 | 1 | 7 | 16 | 24 (14.8) |
Total number of fractures (%) | 0 | 13 (8.0) | 63 (38.9) | 86 (53.1) | 162 (100.0) |