Incidence and socioeconomic burden of hip fractures in Italy

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the trend of the incidence and costs of hip fractures in Italy. Methods: The incidence of hip fractures after 45 years of age in both females and males during the years 1999-2002 was obtained by analyzing the Italian Ministry of Health national hospi...

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Main Authors: A. Angeli, P. Camboa, F. Fitto, P. Piscitelli, M. Rossini, G. Guida, S. Adami
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2011-09-01
Series:Reumatismo
Online Access:http://www.reumatismo.org/index.php/reuma/article/view/206