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Epidemiological features of 1,332 cases of hip fracture in Shanghai, China (2015-2020).

Miaomiao YangYing Zhang
Published in: Arthroplasty (London, England) (2024)
This epidemiological study found that patients with hip fracture had certain distribution characteristics in age, sex, type of fracture, injury season, cause of injury, mode of operation, length of stay, cost, and so on. Proper medical management, social preventive measures, and prevention of falls are needed to reduce the risk of hip fracture and the socioeconomic burden.
Keyphrases
  • hip fracture
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • risk factors
  • community dwelling