PHAR3818 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Hip Fracture, Gabapentin, Osteoporosis
23 Jul 2018
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Osteoporosis is a skeletal disorder characterized by compromised bone strength that increases risk of fracture. Osteoporosis is a state of low bone mass and micro-architectural deterioration of bone predisposing to fragility fractures which are associated with morbidity and higher mortality in older people. Fracture prevention is the primary treatment goal, and this should include fall prevention strategies. 1 in 2 women and 1 in 3 men >60 will have osteoporotic fracture: hip and pelvis (40. 5%) and wrist and forearm (17. 1%) were the most common sites of minimal trauma fractures in. In australia, of the 75,000 fragility fractures that occur annually, ~21,000 are hip fractures and cost of hospitalization post hip fracture is ,000. 12 months after a hip fracture, 20% of patients die, 50% experience permanent disability and 25% require permanent nursing home care. 1 in 5 elderly people die of hospital acquired infections.
