Epidemiology of scaphoid fractures in Odense, Denmark

Authors

  • Claus Falck Larsen
  • Vibeke Brøndum
  • Ole Skov

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679209154827

Abstract

During a 7-year period, 273 scaphoid fractures were diagnosed in the approximately 175, 000 residents of the municipality of Odense. The average annual incidence of scaphoid fracture was 8 per 100, 000 women and 38 per 100, 000 men, predominantly in young persons. The cause of injury was a fall in 69 percent and a blow in 28 percent.

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Published

1992-01-01

How to Cite

Larsen, C. F., Brøndum, V., & Skov, O. (1992). Epidemiology of scaphoid fractures in Odense, Denmark. Acta Orthopaedica, 63(2), 216–218. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679209154827