Citation

Dubey A, Koval KJ, Zuckerman JD. Am. J. Orthop. (Belle Mead NJ) 1998; 27(6): 407-412.

Affiliation

New York University Medical Center, New York, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998, Quadrant Healthcom)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

9652882

Abstract

The incidence of hip fractures worldwide is expected to almost quadruple in the next 60 years. Increased cost-containment pressures will focus attention not only on improvements in hip fracture treatment but also on prevention. Three approaches that can prevent hip fractures--preventing falls, preventing and treating bone fragility, and using external hip protectors--are reviewed. Although it is impossible to prevent all hip fractures, these methods may significantly reduce the annual incidence of these fractures.

Language: en