Distribution of 122 cases of upper limb injuries by anatomic location, mechanism, and type of injury
| Variable | No (%) |
|---|---|
| Anatomic location | |
| Shoulder, upper arm, elbow | 16 (13.1) |
| Forearm, wrist | 58 (47.5) |
| Hand, fingers | 48 (39.4) |
| Mechanism | |
| Fall on same level | 62 (50.8) |
| Fall from stairs or higher level | 8 (6.6) |
| Struck by object or person | 29 (23.8) |
| Injury caused by cutting and piercing object | 9 (7.4) |
| Road traffic | 5 (4.0) |
| Other | 9 (7.4) |
| Type of injury | |
| Fracture | 68 (55.7) |
| Dislocation and sprain | 10 (8.2) |
| Open wound | 12 (9.8) |
| Contusion | 25 (20.6) |
| Other | 7 (5.7) |