ba0005p351 | Osteoporosis: pathophysiology and epidemiology | ECTS2016
Maher Niamh
, Steen Georgina
, Fallon Nessa
, Browne Joseph
, Walsh James Bernard
, Casey Miriam
Introduction: Hip fracture is a significant health problem with 2530% occurring in men. Outcome differences between the genders have been documented, particularly mortality rates.Aim: To prospectively investigate outcomes of elderly hip fracture patients regarding mortality, recovery of function, quality of life, incidence of osteoporosis, osteoporosis knowledge, medication adherence, nutritional status and fear of falling.Me...