Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on osteoporotic hip fractures in Chile

ConclusionDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, osteoporotic HF rates decreased, along with ED consultation and hospitalization rates due to trauma in older adults. This could be a result of mobility restrictions and a significant increase in the proportion of self-reliant older adults in the Chilean population.
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research