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ArticleArchives of osteoporosis2023

Epidemiology of fragility fracture of the pelvic ring: a regional population-based study in Northern Japan.

Jiro Ando, Tsuneari Takahashi, Ryusuke Ae, Tomohiro Matsumura, Wataru Sasao, Masahiko Abe, Katsushi Takeshita

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Article in Archives of osteoporosis, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 4 papers.

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Jiro AndoDepartment of Orthopedics, School of Medicine, Jichi Medical University, 3311-1 Yakushiji, Shimotsuke, Tochigi, 329-0498, Japan.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2163-1461
Tsuneari TakahashiDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Ishibashi General Hospital, Shimotsuke, Japan. tsuneari9@jichi.ac.jp.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4198-6684
Ryusuke AeDivision of Public Health, Center for Community Medicine, Jichi Medical University, Shimotsuke, Japan. shirouae@jichi.ac.jp.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2660-530X
Tomohiro MatsumuraJichi Medical University Hospital Life Saving Emergency Center, Shimotsuke, Japan.
Wataru SasaoHokkaido Prefecture Haboro Hospital, Hokkaido, Japan.
Masahiko AbeHokkaido Prefecture Haboro Hospital, Hokkaido, Japan.
Katsushi TakeshitaDepartment of Orthopedics, School of Medicine, Jichi Medical University, 3311-1 Yakushiji, Shimotsuke, Tochigi, 329-0498, Japan.

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Abstract

Using a regional population-based dataset in Japan, we identified the epidemiological characteristics of patients with fragility fractures of the pelvic ring. The incidence rate was 35.5-121.2 per 100,000 population/year. Age-specific incidence increased after 75 years. This fracture is associated with worse prognosis in terms of walking function and life expectancy. PURPOSE: Fragility fracture of the pelvic ring (FFP) is common among older patients; however, little information is available on the epidemiology of FFP worldwide. We aimed to identify the epidemiological characteristics of patients with FFP using a regional population-based dataset in Japan.

methodsThis descriptive epidemiologic study analyzed data obtained from clinical information of patients diagnosed with FFP from January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2020 at a regional dominant hospital in Japan. We calculated the crude and age-adjusted annual incidences and the age-specific incidence and described epidemiological date, injury characteristics, walking ability before and after FFP, and mortality. Additionally, we investigated factors associated with walking ability.

resultsWe identified 66 FFP patients, of whom 55 (83.3%) were female, with a mean age of 82.2 years. The crude annual incidence of FFP ranged from 35.5-121.2 per 100,000 population/year during the study period. The age-specific incidence of FFP increased after 75 and 80 years in females and males, respectively. In total, 44.4% of patients had declines in walking ability 1 year after their FFP injuries. Patients with declining walking ability were significantly older (p < 0.01), and age ≥ 80 years was significantly associated with the decline in walking ability (p < 0.01). The 1- and 5-year mortality rates were 15.4% and 39.9%, respectively.

conclusionThe incidence rate of FFP was 35.5-121.2 per 100,000 population/year. Age-specific incidence of FFP increased after 75 years. Our results indicate that FFP is associated with worse prognosis of walking function and life expectancy.

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Fractures, BonePelvic BonesAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansIncidenceJapanMalePrognosisRetrospective StudiesEpidemiologyFragility fractureIncidenceMortalityPelvic ring fracture

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