Investigation of the history of distal radius fractures in patients over 55 year’s old suffering from hip fractures.

Document Type : RESEARCH PAPER

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1 shahid beheshti university of medical sciences, faculty of medicine

2 shahid beheshti

3 Department of orthopedics Akhtar hospital School of medicine Shahid beheshti university of medical science Tehran Iran

10.22038/abjs.2023.75188.3477

Abstract

Objectives: This study aims to examine the incidence of distal radius fractures in patients aged 55 and above who have also experienced hip fractures. Osteoporosis-associated fractures, particularly hip fractures, are common and serious in older individuals with reduced bone density. Previous research has suggested a relationship between hip fractures and distal radius fractures.

Methods: The study included patients over 55 years old who had presented with hip fractures at Akhtar Hospital in the past five years. Patients with a history of hip fractures more than five years before experiencing the distal radius fracture were excluded. Personal information was extracted from medical records, and data were analyzed using SPSS software, employing statistical methods such as t-tests and paired t-tests.

Results: The study involved 1745 patients with hip fractures and 183 individuals without fractures. The average age of the patients was 75.8±10.4 years, with the majority being female (59.6%). Among the hip fractures, 59.6% were intertrochanteric fractures, 34.5% were neck of femur fractures, and 5.9% were subtrochanteric fractures. Overall, 15.8% of individuals with hip fractures also had distal radius fractures. The average age and gender distribution were similar in both groups, with no significant difference. However, the prevalence of distal radius fractures was significantly higher in the hip fracture group compared to the control group.

Conclusion: The study found that individuals over the age of 55 with distal radius fractures, especially women, are more susceptible to hip fractures. Distal radius fractures have a significant impact on the occurrence of hip fractures in patients. Therefore, older individuals with osteoporosis should be cautious and avoid high-risk activities that could lead to falls and fractures.

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The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 28 April 2024

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History

  • Receive Date: 01 October 2023
  • Revise Date: 30 October 2023
  • Accept Date: 14 December 2023

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