Hip fractures in South Africa: mortality outcomes over 12 months post-fracture.

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Abstract

With increased urbanisation and longevity in sub-Saharan Africa, the burden of osteoporosis and resultant hip fractures (HF) has increased. This study shows that 1 in 3 subjects dies post-HF, and that there are significant delays and barriers to surgery, reflecting the need to prioritise HF care in South Africa.

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Journal

Journal ID (iso-abbrev): Arch Osteoporos

Title: Archives of osteoporosis

Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC

ISSN (Electronic): 1862-3514

Publication date (Electronic): May 19 2020

Volume: 15

Issue: 1

Affiliations

[1 ] Division of Internal Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, College of Health Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, 719 Umbilo Road, Congella, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001, South Africa. paruk@ukzn.ac.za.

[2 ] Department of Statistics, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa.

[3 ] Musculoskeletal Research Unit, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK.

[4 ] Department of Geriatrics, Division of Internal Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, College of Health Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.

Article

Publisher Item ID: 10.1007/s11657-020-00741-4

DOI: 10.1007/s11657-020-00741-4

PubMed ID: 32430857

SO-VID: 12474002-f5ae-4509-ad42-075684d7d242

History

Keywords: Hip fracture,Mortality,Osteoporosis,South Africa,Survival

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Keywords: Hip fracture, Mortality, Osteoporosis, South Africa, Survival

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