Citation

Williamson DM, Lowdon MR. Injury 1988; 19(1): 9-10.

Affiliation

John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1988, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

3169986

Abstract

Over a 1-year period the mode of fracture of the long bones of children's upper limbs was analysed. There were 277 fractures and 4 dislocations recorded. The most common fractures were of the distal radius and ulna. Most injuries were due to falls from a low height but those from a high fall necessitated hospital admission most frequently. Preventative measures are discussed.