Hip fractures in the elderly Chilean population: a projection for 2030.
Claudio Diaz-LedezmaFrancisco J BengoaDavid DabedNicolas RojasAlberto LópezPublished in: Archives of osteoporosis (2020)
A substantial growth in the volume of hip fractures is expected for the next decade among the elderly Chilean population, especially in patients ≥ 80 years of age. A national healthcare strategy should consider efforts to mitigate the impact of the future burden related to patients' care.