Study reveals why some elderly women get more severe hip fractures

NCT ID NCT07196982

Summary

This study looked at 49 older women with hip fractures to understand why some develop more complex fractures involving the side wall of the hip. Researchers found that women with lower body weight and weaker bones were more likely to have these complex fractures. The findings help doctors better assess fracture risks and plan appropriate surgical approaches for elderly women.

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Locations

  • The medical record system and imaging system of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University

    Suzhou, Jiangsu, 252000, China

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