Epidemiology of Fractures of Bones of the Forearm in a Mixed South East Asian Community, Singapore: 1 A Preliminary Study
Abstract
Acta orthop. Scandinav. 36, 153-167, 1965. From the Dept. of Orthopaedic, University of Singapore, Sepoylines, Singapore 3. EPIDEMIOLOGY OF FRACTURES OF BONES OF THE FOREARM IN A MIXED SOUTH EAST ASIAN COMMUNITY, SINGAPORE 1. A Preliminary Study By P. C. N. WONG INTRODUCTION The object of the present survey is: 1 . To determine the absolute incidence of fractures of the forearm in a mixed South East Asian Society and compare the findings with a European one, Malmo (Bauer 1961, and AZffrarn & Bauer 1962). 2. To test further the hypothesis that fracture patterns may reveal how bone strength changes with age. 3. To determine whether the dietary or hormonal environment, or both have any influence upon fracture incidence patterns. 4. To determine the role of race on fracture patterns. This survey is also a part of a South East Asian investigation into the role of Osteoporosis in the aetiology of fractures in the aged. It is believed this is the first epidemiologic survey of fractures of the forearm in a South East Asian community ever undertaken. It is to be emphasized that this is only a preliminary study and the work will be extended when further data