hrp0095p1-426 | Bone, Growth Plate and Mineral Metabolism | ESPE2022

Epidemiology of Childhood Fractures in Bulgaria: A Retrospective Survey

Boyadzhiev Veselin , Iotova Violeta , Varbanova Boryana

Objectives: The results from several European studies done during the last 25 years show that fractures are common in childhood with the highest incidence in pubertal years. Fractures are more prevalent among males, and the distal arm is the most common location. The role of the body weight as a risk factor for fractures in childhood is still unclear and under debate.Methods: А survey about fracture history and the p...