Common Types of Fractures and Sprains Among Children During School Holidays highlighted by Dr. Sanjiv Rampal, an Orthopaedic Specialist in Damanasara,Kuala Lumpur

During this period, the common types of injuries among children include forearm fractures, humeral fractures, contusions, mild sprains, fractures of the extremities, strain/sprain injuries, and upper and lower extremity injuries. Forearm fractures were most prevalent, particularly among school children aged 6 to 10 years, followed by humeral fractures.

Nonspecific injuries like contusions, mild sprains, and fractures of the extremities were also observed, with Salter-Harris fractures and plastic fractures being common. Additionally, strain/sprain injuries accounted for a significant number of reported cases. Notably, the most frequent injury sites were the lower and upper extremities, constituting a significant percentage of the injuries recorded.

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