The distribution of hand fractures at the university hospital of north Norway
Source: DOI:10.3109/2000656X.2015.1137923 BACKGROUND: The objective of this study was to describe the fracture pattern for hand fractures in the Arctic region of Norway. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Using the hospital's radiological information system and picture archiving and communication system al...
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ftunivtroemsoe:oai:munin.uit.no:10037/10658 2023-05-15T15:08:51+02:00 The distribution of hand fractures at the university hospital of north Norway Weum, Sven Millerjord, Siri de Weerd, Louis 2016-02-06 https://hdl.handle.net/10037/10658 https://doi.org/10.3109/2000656X.2015.1137923 eng eng Taylor & Francis: STM, Behavioural Science and Public Health Titles. Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery Weum S, Millerjord S, de Weerd L. The distribution of hand fractures at the university hospital of north Norway. Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery. 2016;50(3):146-150 FRIDAID 1361905 doi:10.3109/2000656X.2015.1137923 2000-656X 2000-6764 https://hdl.handle.net/10037/10658 openAccess VDP::Medisinske Fag: 700 Hand Journal article Tidsskriftartikkel Peer reviewed 2016 ftunivtroemsoe https://doi.org/10.3109/2000656X.2015.1137923 2021-06-25T17:55:05Z Source: DOI:10.3109/2000656X.2015.1137923 BACKGROUND: The objective of this study was to describe the fracture pattern for hand fractures in the Arctic region of Norway. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Using the hospital's radiological information system and picture archiving and communication system all traumatic hand fractures in the year of 2010 were registered. Fractures in the carpal, metacarpal, and phalangeal bones were included in the study. RESULTS: A total of 593 patients with 691 fractures including 80 carpal, 200 metacarpal, and 411 phalangeal fractures were registered. The most commonly affected bone was the 5th metacarpal bone with a total of 99 fractures (14%), 22 of these (22%) were classified as subcapital or "boxer's fracture". Among male patients, the highest frequency of fractures was seen in the age group 10-60 years with a peak between 10-24 years. Adult female patients had most fractures in the age group 50-70 years. Generally, there were no seasonal variations, although a marked decrease of fractures could be seen in December. Triquetral fractures were more common during the winter season. Falling was the most common trauma mechanism. CONCLUSION: With a few exceptions, hand fractures were not related to particular seasons or weekdays in this material. The distribution of hand fractures was related to age and gender, and some trauma mechanisms were dominating. Article in Journal/Newspaper Arctic North Norway University of Tromsø: Munin Open Research Archive Arctic Norway Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery 50 3 146 150 |
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Source: DOI:10.3109/2000656X.2015.1137923 BACKGROUND: The objective of this study was to describe the fracture pattern for hand fractures in the Arctic region of Norway. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Using the hospital's radiological information system and picture archiving and communication system all traumatic hand fractures in the year of 2010 were registered. Fractures in the carpal, metacarpal, and phalangeal bones were included in the study. RESULTS: A total of 593 patients with 691 fractures including 80 carpal, 200 metacarpal, and 411 phalangeal fractures were registered. The most commonly affected bone was the 5th metacarpal bone with a total of 99 fractures (14%), 22 of these (22%) were classified as subcapital or "boxer's fracture". Among male patients, the highest frequency of fractures was seen in the age group 10-60 years with a peak between 10-24 years. Adult female patients had most fractures in the age group 50-70 years. Generally, there were no seasonal variations, although a marked decrease of fractures could be seen in December. Triquetral fractures were more common during the winter season. Falling was the most common trauma mechanism. CONCLUSION: With a few exceptions, hand fractures were not related to particular seasons or weekdays in this material. The distribution of hand fractures was related to age and gender, and some trauma mechanisms were dominating. |
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The distribution of hand fractures at the university hospital of north Norway |
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The distribution of hand fractures at the university hospital of north Norway |
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The distribution of hand fractures at the university hospital of north Norway |
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