Epidemiology of Pediatric Fractures Presenting to Emergency Departments in the United States
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Abstract
BACKGROUND:
Fractures in children are an important public health issue and a frequent cause of emergency room visits. The purpose of this descriptive epidemiological study was to identify the most frequent pediatric fractures per 1000 population at risk in the United States using the 2010 National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) database and 2010 US Census information.
CONCLUSIONS:
Pediatric fractures represent a significant proportion of pediatric emergency department visits in the United States. Children between 10 and 14 years of age have the highest risk of having fractures. Overall, forearm fractures were the most common pediatric fractures. Most pediatric fractures can be treated on outpatient basis, with only 1 of 18 fractures requiring hospitalization or observation.
LEVEL OF EVIDENCE:
Level III-Retrospective comparative study.
- PMID: 26177059 [PubMed – in process]