SynthesisThe journal of nutrition, health & aging2024
Characteristics of fragility hip fracture-related falls in the older adults: A systematic review.
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- Effects of pre-operative continuing oral anticoagulants or antiplatelets on health outcomes among older patients with hip fracture: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA · 2025Pooled it
- Association between fall location and postoperative clinical outcomes after fragility hip fracture: a multicentre cohort study.Annals of medicine · 2026Article
- Electronic Medical Record Data-Based Analysis of Discharge Pathways and Functional Recovery by Surgical Procedure Among Patients with Hip-Related Fractures in a Convalescent Rehabilitation Hospital: A Retrospective Cohort Study.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Article
- Falls and the global burden of hip fractures in elderly: an integrated analysis of mendelian randomization and the global burden of disease study 2021.Journal of health, population, and nutrition · 2026Article
- Predictive scoring system for independent walking disability after fragility hip fracture surgery: a multicenter study.Scientific reports · 2026Observational
- Factors influencing mechanical failure following intramedullary nailing of proximal femur fractures: a retrospective cohort study.Ulusal travma ve acil cerrahi dergisi = Turkish journal of trauma & emergency surgery : TJTES · 2026Article
- The interplay of risk factors for future falls and fall-related injuries among community-dwelling older adults: a Bayesian network analysis.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Rising burden of fall-induced hip fractures in China: accelerating male-specific trends and persistent gender disparities from Global Burden of Disease 2021.Acta orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica · 2026Article
- The relationship between psychological resilience and fear of falling in older adults with fractures: a cross-sectional potential profile analysis.BMC geriatrics · 2026Article
- Association of frailty with fragility fractures and all‑cause mortality in adults: evidence from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Article
- Effect of remazolam combined with hydromorphone postoperative analgesia on cognitive function in elderly patients undergoing hip replacement.American journal of translational research · 2026Article
- Surgery-related factors associated with early postoperative kinesiophobia in geriatric hip fracture patients: a risk stratification model.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- A Simple Scoring System Based on CRP/Alb Ratio, Fasting Glucose, and Surgery Duration for Predicting Postoperative Infection in Older Adult Patients with Intertrochanteric Femoral Fracture: A Retrospective Cohort Study.Infection and drug resistance · 2026Article
- Burden of disease and trend of osteoporotic fall-related hip fractures in Ecuador: findings from the global burden disease 2021.Archives of osteoporosis · 2025Article
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- Four-year trajectories of depressive symptoms and subsequent risk of hip fracture: evidence from China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study.Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA · 2025Article
- High Anticholinergic Burden of Patients Hospitalized for Hip Fracture Reveals a Target for Deprescribing.Journal of the American Medical Directors Association · 2025Observational
- Medial cortical reduction does not influence outcomes in geriatric intertrochanteric femur fractures treated with proximal femoral nail.World journal of orthopedics · 2025Article
- Future directions in the treatment of pelvic fractures with abdominal organ injury: the potential of combined endovascular embolization and external fixation techniques.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Review
- Global, regional, and national burden of hip fractures attributable to falls in older adults: changes from 1990-2021 and 2036 projections.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
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Abstract
BACKGROUND AND
objectivesWith the global aging trend, the incidence of falls and hip fractures is projected to rise, leading to an increased associated burden. Over 90% of hip fractures result from falls, yet not all falls cause fractures, suggesting specific fall characteristics may contribute to hip fractures. This review provides insights into fragility hip fracture-related falls among the older adults, aiding in understanding and developing effective fall prevention strategies for this population.
methodsSearches encompassed PubMed, OVID, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science, supplemented by citation checks. We included non-randomized studies detailing characteristics of fragility hip fracture-related falls in the older individuals, with or without a non-hip fracture control. Evaluated fall characteristics included height, location, direction, time, mechanism, activity during the fall, hip impact, protective responses, walking aid use, and impact surface. Results were analyzed using a narrative synthesis approach. The quality of these studies was assessed using the revised Risk of Bias Assessment tool for Non-randomized Studies 2 (RoBANS2).
resultsA total of 30 articles were reviewed, comprising 23 non-case control and 7 case-control studies, with a mean age of 75.6 years. Studies presented varied details on fall characteristics. Hip-fracture related falls typically occur indoors at or around standing height during daytime, often involving sideways or backward motions with inadequate protective responses. Slipping is predominant, yet lost balance and weakness/collapse are notable. Walking precedes many falls, but stationary activities (lack of forward motion, changing positions, sitting or standing still, transfer) also contribute. Low usage of walking aids and impact on hard surfaces are common features of these falls.
conclusionsThis review underscores fall characteristics associated with fragility hip fractures in older adults, highlighting features more aligned with age-related physical frailty than general falls. Such insights can guide healthcare providers in implementing tailored interventions to reduce hip fractures and related challenges.
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