Association between Benzodiazepines Use and Risk of Hip Fracture in the Elderly People: A Meta-analysis of Observational Studies

Conclusion: Our meta-analysis showed an increased risk of hip fracture in patients with BDZs compared with non-users. Physicians should be aware of the unwanted consequence of BDZs when they will prescribe BDZs for their patients especially elderly patients because hip fractures are highly prevalent in the elderly population.
Source: Joint Bone Spine - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research