Risk Factors for Hip Fracture After Simple Fall in the Elderly Population
Ihsan Akan1, Tayfun Bacaksiz11Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Katip Celebi University, Izmir, Türkiye
Objectives: This study aimed to determine the risk factors for hip fracture after a simple fall and to determine the characteristics of individuals who should have a controlled living space where falling can be prevented. Methods: Ambulatory patients aged over 65 were retrospectively analyzed and divided into two groups those with hip fractures (study group) and those without hip fractures after fall (control group). Data were categorized as demographic characteristics, comorbidities, location of trauma, and movement-posture at the time of trauma, chronic drug use. Results: 508 patients were included in the study. There were 179patients in group 1 and 329patients in group 2. There was a significant difference in favor of group 1 in terms of concomitant diabetes, chronic renal disease, cardiac disease, coxarthrosis and smoking. In group 1, the most common place of falling was 'bathroom', while in group 2 it was 'living rooms'. The upper extremity injury of the patients in group 2 was found to be higher than group 1. Conclusion: This study revealed the associated risk factors in hip fractures. Besides, the place where the fall occurred, the activities during the fall, and the accompanying injuries are effective on the occurrence of hip fractures. Keywords: Hipfracture, fall, aging adults, fracture risk, comorbidity, osteoporosis
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Akan I, Bacaksiz T. Risk Factors for Hip Fracture After Simple Fall in the Elderly Population. EJMI. 2023; 7(4): 373-377
Corresponding Author: Ihsan Akan