Table 1 Distribution of patients who underwent surgical treatment for fractures, categorized according to the anatomical location and fixation methods of the fracture
Localization | n | Percentage | Plate-Screw systems | Intramedullary systems | External fixators/K Wires | Arthroplasty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Upper limb | 41 | 16.9% | ||||
Humerus | 19 | 7.8% | 11 | 1 | 7 | - |
Radius/Ulna | 15 | 6.2% | 8 | 2 | 7 | - |
Hand | 7 | 2.9% | 2 | - | 4/1 | - |
Lower limb | 164 | 67.5% | ||||
Femur | 70 | 28.8% | 16 | 28 | 13 | 13 |
Tibia/Fibula | 82 | 33.8% | 14 | 27 | 41 | - |
Foot | 12 | 4.9% | 1 | - | 10/1 | - |
Pelvis | 38 | 15.6% | 33 | - | 5 | - |