Table 2 Type of injury in patients visiting the Emergency Department of Yirgalem General Hospital, southern Ethiopia, from March 27 – April 30/2017, (n = 171)
Type of injury | Frequency | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
Bruise | 57 | 33.3 |
Cut/open wound | 42 | 24.6 |
Strain | 18 | 10.5 |
Fracture | 16 | 9.3 |
Concussion | 15 | 8.7 |
Dislocation | 8 | 4.6 |
Organ system | 5 | 2.9 |
Concussion and open wound | 6 | 3.5 |
Concussion and organ system | 3 | 1.7 |
Others | 10 | 5.8 |