Long- Term Outcome of Hip Fracture in Elderly Rural Indian Population

Sunil Nikose, Sohael Khan, Pradeep Singh, Mahendra Gudhe, Mridul Arora and Sprash Naik
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Sohael Khan: Assistant professor, Department of Orthopedic surgery, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, India
Mahendra Gudhe: Professor, Department of Orthopedic surgery, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, India
Sprash Naik: Junior Resident, Department of orthopaedic surgery, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, India

Orthopedics and Rheumatology Open Access Journals, 2016, vol. 4, issue 1, 17-21

Abstract: Elderly population constitute majority of admissions in orthopedic facility due to hip fractures resulting commonly from trivial falls and less commonly from other mechanism of injuries. Hip fractures represent major lifestyle modifications and adjustments in elderly population Purpose The purpose of this study is to evaluate and determine the proportion of hip fracture in patients older than 65 years who experience long - term disability and morbidity due to hip fractures. A functional outcome following a hip fracture was carried out and results were compared with the pre injury activity level of the individuals.

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Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.19080/OROAJ.2016.04.555628

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