Pre-fracture individual characteristics associated with high total health care costs after hip fracture

ConclusionsPre-fracture poor mobility, obesity, and multiple comorbidities are associated with higher total health care costs after hip fracture in older women. Studies to investigate if targeted health care interventions for these individuals can reduce the costs of hip fractures are warranted.

Source: Osteoporosis International - February 7, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research