A multi-site review of second hip fractures across 6 Dublin teaching hospitals

ConclusionApproximately 1 in 11 hip fractures treated across the 6 teaching hospitals assessed in 2019 was a patient ’s second hip fracture. We advocate for the widespread availability of Fracture Liaison Services to patients throughout Ireland to assist secondary fracture prevention.
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research