Rising incidence of stair-related upper extremity fractures among older adults in the United States: a 10-year nationwide analysis.
Rafat H SolaimanEesha IrfanullahSergio M NavarroEvan J KeilNaoko OnizukaMarc A TompkinsJames V HarmonPublished in: Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA (2023)
Stair-related UE fracture injuries, incidence, and hospitalization rates among older adults are increasing significantly, particularly among older females. Improving bone health, optimizing functional muscle mass, and "fall-proofing" homes of older age groups may help mitigate the rising incidence of these injuries.