Hip Fracture-Related Emergency Department Visits, Hospitalizations and Deaths by Mechanism of Injury among Adults Aged 65 and Older, United States 2019.

Briana L MorelandJaswinder K LeghaKaren E ThomasElizabeth R Burns

Published in: Journal of aging and health (2022)

Most hip fractures among older adults are fall-related. Healthcare providers can prevent falls among their older patients by screening for fall risk, assessing modifiable risk factors, and offering evidence-based interventions.

Keyphrases

hip fracture
emergency department
healthcare
risk factors
community dwelling
middle aged
total hip arthroplasty
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