Study of the patterns of accidental fractures and dislocations in the Republic of Yemen

ABSTRACT

We have studied and analyzed 4320 cases of accidental fractures and dislocations seen and treated at a busy trauma center in the Republic of Yemen. The aims were to identify the patterns of fractures and its relationship to age, sex, mechanism of injury, and other factors. The study confirmed that males were subjected much more than females to injuries and that the first two decades of life were more prone to accidental fractures than other age groups. Fall from a height [FFH] was recognized as a major cause of accidental injury [46% of cases]. It is possible to postulate some recommendations that might help to reduce the incidence of accidental fractures. We also recommend that a similar analytical study be conducted for our society for proper estimation of the size of the problem and concluding the possible policy to control and limit the grave social and economic impact of these injuries