Geriatrics & gerontology international
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Geriatr Gerontol Int · Jan 2015
Review Meta AnalysisEpidemiological characteristics and outcome in elderly patients sustaining non-simultaneous bilateral hip fracture: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
The present study aimed to quantitatively and comprehensively conclude the epidemiological characteristics and outcome in elderly patients with non-simultaneous bilateral hip fractures. ⋯ Non-simultaneous bilateral hip fracture accounts for a high proportion of hip fractures, and most of the second hip fractures occurred in the first 3 years. Patients of female sex, having initial trochanteric fractures, of more advanced age and having osteoporosis are more likely to sustain a second contralateral hip fracture, and risk-reduction strategies should be implemented.
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Geriatr Gerontol Int · Jan 2015
Review Meta AnalysisEpidemiological characteristics and outcome in elderly patients sustaining non-simultaneous bilateral hip fracture: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
The present study aimed to quantitatively and comprehensively conclude the epidemiological characteristics and outcome in elderly patients with non-simultaneous bilateral hip fractures. ⋯ Non-simultaneous bilateral hip fracture accounts for a high proportion of hip fractures, and most of the second hip fractures occurred in the first 3 years. Patients of female sex, having initial trochanteric fractures, of more advanced age and having osteoporosis are more likely to sustain a second contralateral hip fracture, and risk-reduction strategies should be implemented.