
Aim: Falls are the leading cause of hospitalization and emergencydepartment visits due to trauma in children aged 0 to 18 years. The aimof this study is to investigate the incidence and pattern of traumaticfractures (TFs) as a result of falls in a population of children andadolescents in Turkiye.Material and Method: A retrospective review of medical recordsyielded data on 1417 patients with fractures due to falls.Results: The male-female ratio was 2.9:1, with upper extremity fractures(57.6%) being most frequent, followed by lower extremity (27.3%) andcraniofacial fractures (16.5%). High falls correlated with increasedincidences of spinal, lower extremity, and craniofacial fractures, whilelow falls were associated with more upper extremity fractures. Notably,spine fractures prevailed in adolescents (15-18 years), and craniofacialfractures dominated in young children (≤3 years). Distinct genderdifferences emerged in fracture distribution. The study highlightedseasonal and temporal trends, with peak incidence in the fall andbetween 16:00 and 20:00. Nerve injuries were documented in 16.4%of cases, often linked to high-impact falls, spinal, and craniofacialfractures. Early complications/associated injuries (ASOIs) were found in19.5%, while late complications/ASOIs occurred in 9.2% of cases.Conclusion: Falls from high correlated with a higher frequency of earlycomplications/ASOIs. To mitigate the impact of fall-related fractures,preventative measures, targeted interventions, and education are vital.Recognizing risk factors and designing strategies tailored to differentage groups and genders can improve patient outcomes.
pediatric emergency, traumatic fractures., Complications, falls, prevention strategies
pediatric emergency, traumatic fractures., Complications, falls, prevention strategies
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