The epidemic of hip fractures: are we on the right track?

The epidemic of hip fractures: are we on the right track?

<h4>Background</h4>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. Especially older adults are at greater risk of fractures than the general population, due t...

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Main Authors: Klaas A Hartholt, Christian Oudshoorn, Stephanie M Zielinski, Paul T P W Burgers, Martien J M Panneman, Ed F van Beeck, Peter Patka, Tischa J M van der Cammen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/21799797/pdf/?tool=EBI

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