Differences in femoral fracture localizations in men and women in Switzerland between 1998 and 2021 —reversal of the secular trend?

ConclusionIncidence changes of pertrochanteric fractures and femoral shaft fractures deserve increased attention, especially in men. Pooling diagnostic codes for defining hip fractures may hide differing patterns by localization and sex.
Source: Osteoporosis International - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research