Table 3 Most common fractures by age group
From: Early Pediatric Fractures in a Universally Insured Population within the United States
Age group in years | Most common fractures (annual incidence per 1000 children) | Abuse related fractures |
|---|---|---|
< 1 | 1. Forearm (.56) | 19 |
2. Clavicle (.55) | ||
3. Femur (.53) | ||
4. Tibia/Fibula (.51) | ||
5. Humerus (.38) | ||
1 | 1. Forearm (2.44) | 16 |
2. Tibia/Fibula (1.96) | ||
3. Humerus (1.12) | ||
4. Clavicle (.88) | ||
5. Ankle (.82) | ||
2 | 1. Forearm (2.45) | |
2. Tibia/Fibula (1.60) | ||
3. Clavicle (1.43) | ||
4. Humerus (1.40) | ||
5. Finger (.98) | ||
3 | 1. Forearm (2.87) | |
2. Humerus (1.64) | ||
3. Clavicle (1.12) | ||
4. Tibia/Fibula (1.04) | ||
5. Finger (1.00) | ||
4 | 1. Forearm (8.56) | |
2. Humerus (4.88) | ||
3. Finger (2.39) | ||
4. Clavicle (1.69) | ||
5. Tibia/Fibula (1.25) |