Carpal and scaphoid fracture incidence in south-eastern Australia: an epidemiologic study

Abstract

Summary: Carpal fractures were identified by the Geelong Osteoporosis Study Fracture Grid for 2006–2007. Incidence rates were higher in males than females. Males had a lower median age of fracture than females. Females had more fractures on the left side than males. Most fractures were the result of a fall. Purpose: In this study, we report the incidence of carpal bone fractures (scaphoid and non-scaphoid) amongst residents from the Barwon Statistical Division over 2 years. Methods: X-ray reports from imaging centres in the region were used to identify incident fractures during 2006 and 2007. Data were collected as part of the Geelong Osteoporosis Study Fracture Grid. Results: During 2006 an..