Table 2 Lower limb injuries details: type of injury and relative mortality
From: A cohort study on the incidence and outcome of pulmonary embolism in trauma and orthopedic patients
Type of lower limb injuries | Pat. N | Death |
|---|---|---|
Femoral neck death | 5 | (5.9%) |
Femoral diaphyseal fracture | 2 | 0 |
Distal femur fracture | 3 | 0 |
Tibial plateau fracture | 9 | (1) 1.2% |
Tibial diaphyseal fracture | 1 | 0 |
Ankle fracture | 11 | (1) 1.2% |
Foot fracture death | 2 | (2.4%) |
Multiple lower limb | Â | Â |
Fractures | 5 | 0 |
Total meath | 9 | (10.7%) |