Upper limb fractures: contrasting patterns in Transkei and England.
The incidence of various fractures resulting from falls onto the outstretched hand in a Transkeian population was compared to that in a British population. Large differences were found, fractures of the distal humerus being much more common in Transkei, as were 'juvenile Colles' ' fractures. Fractures of the clavicle and radial head were correspondingly less common and fractures of the scaphoid were not seen in Transkei. Possible reasons for these differences are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology*; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000293:injuries; D002968:Clavicle / Q000293:injuries; D003100:Colles' Fracture / Q000453:epidemiology; D004739:England; D005260:Female; D005543:Forearm Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000453:epidemiology*; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000453:epidemiology; D008297:Male; D013019:South Africa