epidemiology of fractures of the proximal ulna

Elbow: Trauma


The epidemiology of fractures of the proximal ulna


Duckworth AD, Clement ND, Aitken SA, et al (Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, UK) Injury 43:343-346, 2012§



J. Adams, MD



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Abstract



Introduction


The aim of our study was to report the epidemiological characteristics of fractures of the proximal ulna.



Methods


From our prospective trauma database of 6872 fractures, we identified all acute fractures of the proximal ulna from a 1-year period between July 2007 and June 2008. Age, gender, mode of injury, fracture classifications, associated injuries and treatment were the factors documented and analysed.



Results


There were 78 fractures of the proximal ulna with a mean age of 57   years (15–97). Males (n = 35) sustained their fracture at a significantly younger age than females (p = 0.041), with no gender predominance seen (p

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