Population-based incidence of distal humeral fractures among adults in a Canadian urban center

• DOI: 10.1097/bco.0b013e318229d0b5
• Publication Date: 2011-10-04T23:55:44Z
• Authors: David M. Sheps; Kyle A.R. Kemp; Kevin A. Hildebrand
• Keywords: 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine; 3. Good health

Background The lack of North American population-based incidence studies distal humeral fractures creates challenges in assessing outcomes and associated complication rates. Therefore, the aim present study was to determine among tertiary health care centers a major metropolitan region. Methods Over 3-year period, cases fracture within region were documented. Age-specific, gender-specific, age-adjusted rates calculated according patient demographics 2001 Canadian census data. Rates reported as per 100,000 persons year. Results One hundred fifty-six identified. Fractures occurred at an overall rate 7.71 (95% CI: 6.50-8.92), while 8.86 8.47-9.24). Fracture increased with age, from low 3.87 2.13-5.61) aged 18-29, high 54.35 34.90-73.80) those 80 years older. Females had greater than their male counterparts. Conclusions Our results provide true estimates America, which may give further insight into assessment such injuries.