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Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study of children aged 0\u201315 years who received a radiograph of the forearm, wrist or elbow between March 2019 and December 2023 in the study region. Fractures were manually identified and registered from radiological reports. Fracture location, type (complete\/incomplete), and epiphyseal involvement were analyzed across different age groups. Statistical analysis was performed using chi-square tests and descriptive statistics. Results: We identified 4547 forearm fractures from 4291 children. The median age was 10 years, and 57% of the patients were male. Fracture patterns varied significantly across age groups (p &lt; 0.001), with older children experiencing more distal, complete, radial, and epiphyseal fractures. Younger children had a higher proportion of incomplete fractures and fewer distal or epiphyseal fractures. No significant differences in Salter\u2013Harris classifications were found between age groups (p = 0.69). Conclusions: Fracture patterns in paediatric forearm fractures vary with age, with older children showing a higher incidence of complete, distal, and epiphyseal fractures. This study provides a detailed characterization of paediatric forearm fractures, which may inform clinical management and preventive strategies, particularly in tailoring age-specific care. 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