title: Pattern of distal radius fracture in malaysian children.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The distal radius is the most common fracture site in children, but local information on the fracture pattern, mechanism of injury and socio-demographic characteristics of the fracture is lacking.
  
  
  METHODS
  We interviewed 126 children and their family members who were under follow up for this fracture in a single institution over a period of 2 years. Radiological images were reviewed to ensure that only those with fracture in the distal one third of the forearm were included.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The overall incidence of this fracture increased with age, and male dominance was noted starting from schooling age. Most fractures occurred at home (38.8%), and 52.3% of all fractures were due to low energy falls. Sports injuries were mainly due to playing football, and road accidents due to riding bicycles. There were 49 (38.8%) children with incomplete fractures, and 19 (15.0%) with physeal plate fractures.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Male dominance for distal radius fracture occurred at a comparatively younger age in our population. Preventive measures should focus on home environment since this is the most common place for fracture to occur. Special attention should be paid to boys after the school going age.
authors.affiliation: University Malaya Medical Centre, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. asimamm2006@yahoo.com.
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Asim
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Noor Fadzilah
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Rukmanikanthan
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Saw
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D011885:Radius Fractures; D012916:Soccer; D014955:Wrist Joint