Analysis of the causes of the 583 cases of hip fracture / 中国矫形外科杂志

ABSTRACT

[Objective]To study the tendency of hip fracture by analyzing morbidity factors to provide an basis for preventing the fracture.[Method]All of the case records of hip fractures treated at west china hospital between 2000-1 and 2005-12 were checked and 583 inpatients were selected for analysis.[Result]The major injury cause was fall in the old and female was more susceptible.High energy injury was the major cause in younger 50. Osteoporosis and fall contributed best to the hip fracture in elderly.Concomitant disease and environmental factors increased the risk.[Conclusion]Osteoporosis and fall contribute most to the hip fracture in elderly,accordingly,to prevent fall and osteoporosis is vital to the old.