Key result
Hypogonadism was significantly associated with an increased risk of minimal trauma hip fracture in elderly men (OR 6.5; 95% CI 2.0-20.6; P=0.008).
Why the study?
Does hypogonadism increase the risk of minimal trauma hip fracture in elderly men?
Population
78 men age 65 years and older residing in a Veterans Affairs Medical Center Nursing Home Care Unit
Comparison
Hypogonadism vs Normal gonadal function
Design
Case-control
Authors
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May warrant hypogonadism evaluation in elderly men with hip fractures; leaves open causal confirmation and treatment effects.
Case-Control (n=78)
No
Does hypogonadism increase the risk of minimal trauma hip fracture in elderly men?
Odds Ratio: 6.5 (95% CI 2–20.6)
p-value: p=0.008
Stanley et al. (1991) conducted a case-control in Minimal trauma hip fracture (n=78). Hypogonadism vs. Normal testosterone levels was evaluated on Minimal trauma hip fracture (OR 6.5, 95% CI 2.0-20.6, p=0.008). Hypogonadism was significantly associated with an increased risk of minimal trauma hip fracture in elderly men (OR 6.5; 95% CI 2.0-20.6; P=0.008).
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