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Table 2 Distribution of patients according to fracture characteristics
| Fracture characteristics | Frequency | Percentages |
|---|---|---|
| Site of fracture | ||
| Femur | 31 | 21.7 |
| Tibia | 66 | 46.1 |
| Ankle | 5 | 3.5 |
| Humerus | 17 | 11.9 |
| Forearm | 19 | 13.3 |
| Multiple | 5 | 3.5 |
| Gustilo Anderson grade | ||
| I | 24 | 16.8 |
| II | 92 | 63.3 |
| IIIA | 21 | 14.7 |
| IIIB | 5 | 3.5 |
| IIIC | 1 | 0.7 |
| Location of fracture | ||
| Proximal | 21 | 14.7 |
| Mid-shaft | 57 | 39.9 |
| Distal | 58 | 40.6 |
| More than one location | 7 | 4.9 |
| Affected limb | ||
| Right | 86 | 60.1 |
| Left | 55 | 38.5 |
| Bilateral | 1 | 1.4 |
| Fracture pattern | ||
| Transverse | 57 | 39.9 |
| Oblique | 46 | 32.1 |
| Comminuted | 22 | 15.3 |
| Spiral | 18 | 12.6 |
