Table 3 Distribution of injuries by body region and mechanism
From: The hidden toll of war: a comprehensive study of orthopedic injuries in Yemen
Body region | Mechanism | N | % |
|---|---|---|---|
Lower extremity | Gunshot wound | 1024 | 26 |
Blast injury | 896 | 23 | |
Landmine explosion | 384 | 10 | |
Total | 2304 | 59 | |
Upper extremity | Gunshot wound | 480 | 12 |
Blast injury | 432 | 11 | |
Landmine explosion | 168 | 4 | |
Total | 1080 | 28 | |
Pelvis | Gunshot wound | 192 | 5 |
Blast injury | 168 | 4 | |
Landmine explosion | 72 | 2 | |
Total | 432 | 11 | |
Head and neck | Gunshot wound | 48 | 1 |
Blast injury | 36 | 1 | |
Landmine explosion | 12 | 0 | |
Total | 96 | 2 | |
Spine | Gunshot wound | 24 | 1 |
Blast injury | 18 | 0 | |
Landmine explosion | 6 | 0 | |
Total | 48 | 1 | |
Total | All | All mechanisms | 3930 |