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The Incidence of Fractures Among the Adult Population of Germany-an Analysis From 2009 through 2019.
Detailed analyses of epidemiological data on fractures are an impor - tant resource for persons and institutions providing health care services, as they yield information on the effects of current treatment strategies and on the need for preventive measures. The epidemiology of fractures in Germany, however, is unknown. The goal of this study is to determine the nationwide fracture burden from 2009 through 2019, as a function of anatomical site, age, and sex. ⋯ The increasing frequency of fractures, particularly among the elderly, presents a challenge to the health care system. Given the high frequency of geriatric fractures, prophylactic measures against fractures ought to be intensified.