Distal radius fracture epidemiology and demographics

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Epidemiology and Demographics

This is the most commonly occurring fracture in adults. Common fragility fracture in the elderly. Also a common injury in children where it may involve the growth plate. A similar fracture in children involving the growth plate is called a Salter Harris Fracture. It is less common in young adults but because it requires greater force, the injury is often very severe in this age group.