Changing epidemiology of tibial shaft fractures: 513 cases compared between 1971-1975 and 1986-1990

Authors

  • Abbas Emami
  • Bengt Mjöberg
  • Bjöm Ragnarsson
  • Sune Larsson

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679608997755

Abstract

We studied the epidemiological features of tibial shaft fractures during two 5-year periods, 1971-75 and 1986-90 in the county of Uppsala, Sweden. The incidence was higher in men than in women during both periods. In men aged 10-19 years, the fracture incidence was lower during the second period, with a reduction of fractures sustained in road traffic accidents. In women above 80 years, the fracture incidence was higher during the second period.

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Published

1996-01-01

How to Cite

Emami, A., Mjöberg, B., Ragnarsson, B., & Larsson, S. (1996). Changing epidemiology of tibial shaft fractures: 513 cases compared between 1971-1975 and 1986-1990. Acta Orthopaedica, 67(6), 557–561. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679608997755