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Incidence and Seasonal Variation of Distal Radius Fractures in Korea: a Population-based Study
- Source :
- Journal of Korean Medical Science
- Publication Year :
- 2018
- Publisher :
- Korean Academy of Medical Sciences, 2018.
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Abstract
- Background The present study aimed to investigate the incidence and seasonal variation of distal radius fractures (DRFs) in Korea. Methods We analyzed a nationwide database acquired from the Korean Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service from 2011 to 2015. We used International Classification of Diseases, 10th revision codes and procedure codes to identify patients of all ages with newly diagnosed DRFs. Results An average of about 130,000 DRFs occurred annually in Korea. The incidence of DRF, by age group, was highest in the 10 to 14-year-old age group for males and the highest in the 70s age group for females, with a rapid increase of incidence after 50 years. The peak incidence of DRF occurred during winter; however, the incidence greatly varied annually when compared with that of other seasons. The incidence of DRFs during the winter season was correlated with the average temperature. Conclusion The annual incidence of DRF was 130,000 in Korea. The incidence increased under an intense cold surge during winter. Active preventive measures are recommended especially in women exceeding 50 years considering the higher incidence in this age group.<br />Graphical Abstract
- Subjects :
- Adult
Male
medicine.medical_specialty
Adolescent
Databases, Factual
Epidemiology
030209 endocrinology & metabolism
Newly diagnosed
Annual incidence
Young Adult
03 medical and health sciences
0302 clinical medicine
Republic of Korea
Health insurance
Humans
Medicine
030212 general & internal medicine
Child
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Musculoskeletal Disorders
business.industry
Incidence
Incidence (epidemiology)
Infant, Newborn
Distal Radius Fracture
Infant
General Medicine
Seasonal Variation
Middle Aged
Seasonality
medicine.disease
Population based study
Child, Preschool
Original Article
Female
Seasons
Winter season
Radius Fractures
business
Demography
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 15986357 and 10118934
- Volume :
- 33
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Journal of Korean Medical Science
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....2eeaa44b5a0e0e68329489c090cc7f14