Sezonowość złamań kończyny dolnej w populacji pacjentów pediatrycznych

Abstract

Introduction. Bone fracture is a discontinuation of bone tissue due to trauma. The main type of bone fractures in children are greenstick fracture. In this type of fracture we can observe gently sinus bone dislocation, without cortex and periosteum breaks. To major causes of bone fracture in pediatric population we can include accidental or non-accidental fractures. Aim. The aim of the study was to show the seasonal changes of lower limb fracture in chi den. Material and methods. To retrospective analyzes Author had included the description of lower limb x-ray images. Firstly authors has got permission for local Bioethical Commission (R-I-002/108/2015). The X-ray description had been looking for the key word “fractures” with fractures localization and fractures’ months of injury, related to patients age and sex. Collected data was analyzed in Statistica 12.5 (chi2 test; p < 0.001). Results. The highest lower limb cases was detected during spring and winter, 161 (27.52%) and 163 (27.86%). During summertime this number was a bit lower – 152 (25.98%). The smallest injuries was observed in autumn 34 (5.81%). Author found statistica relationship (p < 0.001). Between age group and lower limb fracture injuries months’. Children < 5 yo and 6-10 yo was the most fractures-depended during summertime (48.43 and 37.16%), but teenagers in winter (36.93%). More girls than boys had got injury on spring and autumn. During wintertime, the numbers of boys and girls was similar. Conclusions. Lower limb fractures was more often. During daily routinely activities and was characterization with seasonal changes. The atmospherics condition helps performed outdoors activities and also create injuries, opposite than in autumn. During spring and summer good weather helps outdoor activities.