Objective To examine how the population with fractured neck of femur has changed over the
last decade and determine whether they have evolved to become a more physically and …

Background: Fractures of the femoral neck already represent a major public health problem
in Australia. This situation is set to worsen as the population ages. The present study …

Aim. Earlier predictions of the incidence of hip fractures in the older adult population
suggested that by 2011 the rate would rise to epidemic proportions. The purpose of this …

Background Fractured neck of femur places considerable strain on orthopaedic and geriatric
services. This situation may become worse as the population ages. This study estimates the …

Aims We reviewed all patients who sustained a fracture of the hip and were treated in
Northern Ireland over a period of 15 years to identify trends in incidence, the demographics …

The authors utilised the Irish Hip Fracture Database (IHFD) to quantify the impact of hip
fracture on the health service in terms of incidence, bed days and financial costs. The …

There are no previously published data for hip fracture incidence rates in the Republic of
Ireland. The rates of fracture for the total population aged 50 years and over were 407 and …

Introduction. Hip fractures are common injuries in the older persons, with significant
associated morbidity and mortality. The Irish Hip Fracture Database (IHFD) was …

This study examines the epidemiological data of patients with hip fractures from 1997–2007.
Adult patients treated for hip fracture between the years 1997–2007 were included in the …

Background Hip fractures are a public health problem, leading to hospitalization, long-term
rehabilitation, reduced quality of life, large healthcare expenses, and a high 1-year mortality …