Why the study?
With hip fractures projected to reach 6.3 million by 2050, developing an optimal model of care for older patients is needed to minimize the medical and socioeconomic burden.
Highlights the importance of comprehensive geriatric assessment and multidisciplinary rehabilitation to manage the growing burden of hip fractures in older adults.
Asia faces rising hip fracture burden to 6.3M cases and $130B costs by 2050; leaves open optimal care models to curb impact.
As the silver tsunami hits the world, older patients with hip fractures are expected to increase to 6.3 million by the year 2050, of which the majority will occur in Asia. The estimated global cost of hip fractures in the year 2050 is estimated to reach U.S. $130 billion. Hence, in addition to implementation of prevention strategies, it is important to develop an optimal model of care for older patients with hip fracture to minimize the huge medical and socioeconomic burden, especially in rapidly aging nations. This review summarizes the complications of hip fractures, importance of comprehensive geriatric assessment, and multidisciplinary rehabilitation, as well as predictors of rehabilitation outcome in older patients with hip fracture.
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