Proximal femural fractures: epidemiology

Abstract

The Authors report briefly about epidemiology and prognosis of proximal femoral fractures in elderly people worldwide. Focusing particurarly on Italian population, the Authors report on the impact that this pathologic phenomenon has on the quality of life of patients and on general population, also from a social and economical point of view. A concise overview of the options treatment is also presented.

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Figure 1

Modified from Reginster JV et al. (ref. 7).

Figure 2

Modified from Aloia JF et al. (ref. 8).

Figure 3

Modified from Cummings SR et al. (ref. 11).

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Modified from Richmond J. et al. (ref. 14).

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Modified from Moran C.G. et al. (ref. 15).