Demographic factors in hip fracture incidence and mortality rates in California, 2000–2011
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 2016 BackgroundHip fractures result in both health and cost burdens from a public health perspective and have a major impact on the health care system in the USA.
K. J. Sullivan +3 more
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Social Health and Behavior, 2019 Introduction: With the aging of the population, hip fractures have become a major public health issue in the elderly. It is important to examine the loss of activities of daily living (ADL) and the quality of life (QoL) among the elderly after repair of ...
Wei-Ting Chang +4 more
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Estimating the prevalence of osteoporosis in Australia [PDF]
, 2014 This report presents information about the prevalence and impact of osteoporosis in Australians aged 50 and over. Summary Osteoporosis, a common condition among older people, causes bones to become weak.
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Irish Hip Fracture Database summary report 2024
The Irish Hip Fracture Database (IHFD) has been collecting data on the care delivered in 16 acute hospitals in Ireland that treat hip fractures since 2012. This is the 12th published report from the IHFD.
Irish Hip Fracture Database (IHFD) (13563382) +1 more
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Hip protectors and hip fractures [PDF]
Age and Ageing, 1998 P O, Jäntti +3 more
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Multi-professional rehabilitation model among Older Persons after Hip Fracture Surgery: Review
Media Keperawatan IndonesiaHip fracture in the elderly is a major health problem. Multi-professional rehabilitation approaches were recommended; however, there were various multi-professional rehabilitation models; therefore, identifying the multi-professional rehabilitation model,
Wantonoro Wantonoro +2 more
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A collaborative inquiry to explore a multidisciplinary approach to developing practice in hip fracture care. [PDF]
BackgroundHip fracture is a common, serious and well-defined injury which requires early surgical fixation, medical care and rehabilitation. Standards for its prevention and management are clearly defined in national clinical guidelines and standards ...
Christie, Jane A.
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Risk factors for hip fracture in white women. Study of Osteoporotic Fractures Research Group.
New England Journal of Medicine, 1995 S. Cummings +8 more
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Avulsion fracture of the Iliac Crest : a clinical and radiological evaluation 17 years later [PDF]
, 2006 The authors present the case of a sports-related avulsion fracture of the iliac crest, which happened in 1987, in an 18-year old adolescent. This was diagnosed using plain radiography, and was managed non-surgically.
Depasquale, Ruben +1 more
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The design, manufacture and analysis of a new implant for fracture fixation in human and veterinary orthopaedic surgery: the bone fastenerod [PDF]
, 2002 Fracture fixation in humans and animals has troubled surgeons and scientists since first it was attempted right up to the present day. At every milestone of achievement in the understanding and practice of fracture repair there has remained a significant
McCartney, William T.
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