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The American Journal of Medicine, 1993
For a 50-year old Caucasian woman today, the risk of a hip fracture over her remaining life-time is about 17%. Tomorrow the situation will clearly be worse because the continuous increase in life expectancy will cause a three-fold increase in worldwide fracture incidence over the next 60 years.
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For a 50-year old Caucasian woman today, the risk of a hip fracture over her remaining life-time is about 17%. Tomorrow the situation will clearly be worse because the continuous increase in life expectancy will cause a three-fold increase in worldwide fracture incidence over the next 60 years.
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BMJ clinical evidence, 2016
Between 12% and 37% of people will die in the year after a hip fracture, and 10% to 20% of survivors will move into a more dependent residence.We conducted a systematic review and aimed to answer the following clinical questions: What are the effects of surgical interventions in people with hip fracture?
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Between 12% and 37% of people will die in the year after a hip fracture, and 10% to 20% of survivors will move into a more dependent residence.We conducted a systematic review and aimed to answer the following clinical questions: What are the effects of surgical interventions in people with hip fracture?
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The management of fractures of the hip
Nursing Standard, 1992Proximal femoral fractures are a common reason for admission to orthopaedic units, and one which may become even more regular as the population ages. Despite this, newcomers to the orthopaedic arena, such as nursing students, may be confused when faced by different hip fractures and the treatments which may be offered.
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Intertrochanteric fracture of the hip
The American Journal of Surgery, 1950I NTERTROCHANTERIC fractures usuahy occur in an age period one decade Iater than intracapsuIar cervical fractures. A review of the Iiterature impresses one with the high mortaIity rate. Lucas and Varney’ reviewed fifty-seven cases in which patients were treated with various methods. They reported twenty-five deaths (43.8 per cent).
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Intertrochanteric fracture of the hip
The American Journal of Surgery, 1957Abstract 1. 1. The mortality and morbidity following intertrochanteric fractures of the femur appear to be higher than is generally recognized. 2. 2. Although the functional end result is better in younger patients, excellent functional results can be obtained in the eighth and ninth decades of life. 3. 3.
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