Hip Fracture Risk Assessment and Reduction: An Interdisciplinary Approach. Issue 2 (April 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hull, Jonathan
• Is Part Of: Journal of orthopedics for physician assistants. Volume 6:Issue 2(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-04
• Subjects: Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Orthopedic surgery -- Periodicals; Orthopedic surgery; Orthopedics; Periodicals; 616.7
• DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.JOPA.17.00041
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2470-1122

Abstract

Abstract : The prevalence of hip fractures continues to rise exponentially, and is directly related to the aging population. Patients with hip fracture continue to have increased 30-day and 1-year mortality rates. The postinjury morbidity and mortality rates are well-documented. With this morbidity and mortality, health-care expenditures continue to increase and negatively impact society. The health-care industry must continue to innovate and perform research to reduce morbidity and mortality rates in patients with hip fracture. A detailed literature review was conducted to research methods to help reduce morbidity and mortality related to hip fracture.