Epidemiology of distal radius fractures: a detailed survey on a large sample of patients in a suburban area

ConclusionsDRFs have a higher prevalence in females, an increase in incidence with older age, and no seasonal predisposition. Low-energy trauma occurring at home is the main cause of fracture among younger males sustaining fractures after sports trauma; Complete articular is the most frequent fracture pattern, while 2R3A2.2 is most frequent fracture type.Level of evidenceLevel IV; case series; descriptive epidemiology study.
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research