Association between the use of benzodiazepines and opioids with the risk of falls and hip fractures in older adults.

Manuel E Machado-DuqueJuan Pablo Castaño-MontoyaDiego A Medina-MoralesAlejandro Castro-RodríguezAlexandra González-MontoyaJorge Enrique Machado-Alba

Published in: International psychogeriatrics (2017)

People who are taking opioids and benzodiazepines have increased risk for hip fracture in Colombia. Strategies to educate physicians regarding the pharmacology of older adults should be strengthened.

Keyphrases

hip fracture
chronic pain
physical activity
pain management
primary care