Hip fractures: comprehensive geriatric care and recovery

Hip fractures are a worldwide public health issue, with devastating consequences for both patients and their families. In 2000, 1·6 million hip fractures were reported worldwide 1 Cummings SR Melton LJ Epidemiology and outcomes of osteoporotic fractures. Lancet. 2002; 359: 1761-1767 Summary Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (2756) Google Scholar and epidemiological studies estimate a 12·1% and 4·6% lifetime risk of hip fracture for women and...