TY - JOUR PY - 1988// TI - Why do children break their arms? JO - Injury A1 - Williamson, D. M. A1 - Lowdon, M. R. SP - 9 EP - 10 VL - 19 IS - 1 N2 - 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. LA - SN - 0020-1383 UR - http://dx.doi.org/ ID - ref1 ER -