Williamson D M, Lowdon M R
John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.
Injury. 1988 Jan;19(1):9-10. doi: 10.1016/0020-1383(88)90164-7.
Over a 1-year period the mode of fracture of the long bones of children's upper limbs was analysed. There were 277 fractures and 4 dislocations recorded. The most common fractures were of the distal radius and ulna. Most injuries were due to falls from a low height but those from a high fall necessitated hospital admission most frequently. Preventative measures are discussed.