Table 2

Fracture types and trauma mechanisms by group for the 506 registered fractures. Data presented as absolute values with percentages within parentheses.

Fracture typeInterventionControl
Hand37 (21.6%)97 (29.0%)
Distal forearm80 (46.8%)113 (33.7%)
Upper arm18 (10.5%)22 (6.6%)
Other upper extremity7 (4.1%)20 (6.0%)
Collar bone5 (2.9%)19 (5.7%)
Pelvis/hip02 (0.6%)
Ankle6 (3.5%)10 (3.0%)
Foot12 (7.0%)19 (5.7%)
Other lower extremity6 (3.5%)26 (7.8%)
Other fractures07 (2.1%)
Trauma mechanism
 High energy2 (1.2%)11 (3.3%)
 Moderate energy63 (36.8%)104 (31.0%)
 Low energy97 (56.7%)199 (59.4%)
 Lack of information9 (5.3%)21 (6.3%)