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ArticleOsteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA2023

Rising incidence of stair-related upper extremity fractures among older adults in the United States: a 10-year nationwide analysis.

Rafat H Solaiman, Eesha Irfanullah, Sergio M Navarro, Evan J Keil, Naoko Onizuka, Marc A Tompkins, James V Harmon

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Article in Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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7 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Rafat H SolaimanMedical School, University of Minnesota, 420 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA. solai008@umn.edu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0647-3330
Eesha IrfanullahMedical School, University of Minnesota, 420 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA.
Sergio M NavarroDepartment of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
Evan J KeilMedical School, University of Minnesota, 420 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA.
Naoko OnizukaDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
Marc A TompkinsDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
James V HarmonDepartment of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
University of Minnesota · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Upper extremity (UE) fractures are prevalent age-related fractures, and stair-associated falls are a common mechanism for these injuries. Our study has identified an increasing incidence of stair-related UE fractures and associated hospitalization rates among the older United States population between 2012-2021. Targeted prevention efforts should be implemented by health systems.

introductionTo analyze United States (US) emergency department trends in upper extremity stair-related fractures among older adults and investigate risk factors associated with hospitalization.

methodsWe queried the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) for all stair-related fracture injuries between 2012 and 2021 among adults 65 years or older. The US Census Bureau International Database (IDB) was analyzed to calculate incidence rates. Descriptive analysis, linear regression analysis, and multivariate regression analysis were used to interpret the collected data.

resultsOur analysis estimated 251,041 (95% CI: 211,678-290,404) upper extremity stair-related fractures among older adults occurred between 2012 and 2021. The primary anatomical locations were the humeral shaft (27%), wrist (26%), and proximal humerus (18%). We found a 56% increase in injuries (R

conclusionStair-related UE fracture injuries, incidence, and hospitalization rates among older adults are increasing significantly, particularly among older females. Improving bone health, optimizing functional muscle mass, and "fall-proofing" homes of older age groups may help mitigate the rising incidence of these injuries.

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Arm InjuriesFractures, BoneShoulder FracturesAgedFemaleHospitalizationHumansIncidenceMaleUnited StatesUpper ExtremityEpidemiologyFragility fractureOlder ageStairUpper extremity

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PMCPMC10123471
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