Fracture analysis of working-age adults in Turkey: a 7-year national registry study
Abstract Background The primary objective of this study was to examine the incidence of fractures among individuals aged 20–64 years over a 7-year timeframe by utilising an electronic recording system that is integrated with a substantial portion of the Turkish population. Methods De-identified heal...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2025-04-01
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| Series: | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-025-08616-w |
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| Summary: | Abstract Background The primary objective of this study was to examine the incidence of fractures among individuals aged 20–64 years over a 7-year timeframe by utilising an electronic recording system that is integrated with a substantial portion of the Turkish population. Methods De-identified health records were acquired from the nationwide personal health recording system. Four age groups were established: 20–34, 35–44, 45–54, and 55–64 years. Incidence rates were further analysed according to sex and age group. Results A total of 3,286,991 fractures were recorded in the 7-year time period, with male patients accounting for 62.1% of those cases. The overall fracture incidence rate in the Turkish adult population was 1029/100,000. The incidence rate was 727.44/100,000 for women and 1158.86/100,000 for men (p < 0.001). The age group with the highest number of fractures was 20–34 years with 1337.012 (37.3%) fractures. Wrist fractures (17.46%), finger fractures (14.4%), and foot fractures (11.85%) accounted for 43.7% of all fractures. In women, the incidence of fractures, excluding those of the hand and wrist, increased significantly as the age groups increased (p < 0.05). Conclusion Wrist, finger, and foot fractures were found to be the most common fractures among individuals aged 20–64 years. Fracture incidence was highest in men and in the age group of 20–34 years, encompassing individuals who are more active in work and sports. |
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| ISSN: | 1471-2474 |