Investigation of the History of Distal Radius Fractures in Patients Over 55 Years Old Suffering from Hip Fractures

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Department of orthopedics, Akhtar Hospital, School of medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of medical science, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Objectives: This study aimed to examine the incidence of distal radius fractures in patients aged 55 
and above who had 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 fractur es.
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 the collected data were 
analyzed in SPSS software using statistical methods, such as t-tests and paired t-tests.
Results: This study involved 1,745 patients with hip fractures and 183 individuals without fractures. The average 
age of the patients was 75.8±10.4 years old, with the majority being female (59.6%). Among the hip fractures, 59.6%, 
34.5%, and 5.9% were intertrochanteric fractures, neck of femur fractures, and subtrochanteric fractures, 
respectively. Overall, 15.8% of individuals with hip fractures also had distal radius fractures. The average age and 
gender distribution of the patients 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: It was found that individuals over the age of 55 with distal radius fractures, especially females, 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.
 Level of evidence: III

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The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery
Volume 12, Issue 6
June 2024
Pages 418-422

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

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