Key result
Hip fractures are a major cause of long-term disability among older adults, affecting an estimated 18% of women and 6% of men globally, with only 60% of patients regaining preinjury mobility.
Why the study?
Hip fractures represent a substantial public health burden and are a leading cause of disability and loss of mobility among older adults, especially women.
Design
Review
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Highlights need for hip fracture prevention in older adults; leaves open optimal strategies to improve post-fracture mobility.
Hip fractures represent a substantial public health burden, causing significant long-term disability and loss of independence in older adults.
Barry et al. (2021) conducted a review in Acute hip fractures. Hip fractures are a major cause of long-term disability among older adults, affecting an estimated 18% of women and 6% of men globally, with only 60% of patients regaining preinjury mobility.
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