Incidence of Hip Fracture in U.S. Nursing Homes

Conclusions:
In nursing home residents surviving 100 days or more in a facility, the incidence of hip fracture is high, particularly among older white, Native American, and newly admitted residents. This is the first nationwide study to provide sex- and age-specific estimates among U.S. nursing home residents, and it underscores the magnitude of the problem.

Source: Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences - August 8, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Berry, S. D., Lee, Y., Zullo, A. R., Kiel, D. P., Dosa, D., Mor, V. Tags: Research Article Source Type: research