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Epidemiology of elderly fractures in a tertiary hospital in Northern Ghana: a 3-year retrospective descriptive review.

Alexis D B BuunaaimI OsmanWaliu Jawula SalisuM I S BukariTolgou Yempabe
Published in: European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie (2022)
RTAs were the most typical cause of fractures in the elderly. Contrary to other studies, males were more commonly involved in accidents than females, albeit females were the majority for hip fractures. Therefore, significant public health policies with resource allocation should address the unmet health needs of this unique age group in our growing populations in low- and middle-income countries.
Keyphrases
  • public health
  • middle aged
  • cross sectional
  • community dwelling
  • mental health
  • health information
  • total hip arthroplasty
  • health promotion