Clinical epidemiology of orthopaedic trauma

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This extensive study on fracture classification examines the distribution of fracture patterns in clinical practice, based on a review of over 65,000 fractures from 60,000 patients at a leading international trauma center. Each fracture is classified using the AO/OTA system for immediate recognition and analysis. Readers will gain a comprehensive statistical overview of fracture locations, segments, and types, alongside key demographic data such as age, gender, and incidence rates. Special features include over 2,000 anatomical diagrams, illustrations, and x-rays that clarify the AO/OTA classification system, impacting treatment choices. The chapters are standardized and easy to follow, covering accepted classifications, anatomy, mechanisms of injury, epidemiological features, and diagnostic and treatment tips for each bone and segment. Multi-colored pie charts and bar graphs enhance the accessibility of statistical information, while numerous case examples demonstrate the authors’ extensive experience. This work serves as a core reference for orthopedic surgeons and is also invaluable for academic researchers, medical schools, libraries, hospitals, and clinicians engaged in data analysis or publication. It provides critical insights that will influence treatment planning, resource allocation in trauma care, and preventive medicine initiatives.