Characteristics of Distal Radius Fracture Patients at Gema Santi Nusa Penida Hospital in 2020-2021

Introduction: Distal radius fracture is the most common fracture found in Gema Santi Nusa Penida Hospital. The incidence of distal radius fracture peaks in the paediatric who experience high energy fall which predominantly males and then the elderly population with osteoporotic bone experiencing low energy fall which predominantly females. A study is needed to determine the fracture characteristics which in this study discusses about the distal radius fracture. Methods: This research is a retrospective study with the population was all distal radius fracture patients who were treated at Gema Santi Nusa Penida Hospital from 2020 to 2021. The research sample was collected using a total sampling technique obtained from the patient medical record of the emergency unit and general surgery clinic. Results: Of the 44 samples obtained, the most cases of distal radius fracture were in the age range of 11-20 years with male gender caused by traffic accidents and then in the age range of 61-70 years with female gender caused by falling from a standing height. Conclusion: Most cases in the elderly female may relate to the onset of postmenopausal osteoporosis. Cases that often occur at a young age due to traffic accidents need further policy to improve the safety of motorized vehicle drivers. Special treatment also needs to be done in osteoporotic elderly women to reduce complications that can occur due to osteoporosis such as fractures of the distal radius. Key words: Distal radius fracture; Young; Elderly; Traffic accidents; Osteoporotic bone .