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| Gender differences in functioning after hip fracture | | Author(s) | William G Hawkes, Lois Wehren, Denise Orwig |
| Journal title | Journals of Gerontology: Series A, Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, vol 61A, no 5, May 2006 |
| Pages | pp 495-499 |
| Source | http://www.geron.org |
| Keywords | Older men ; Older women ; Fractures ; Self care capacity ; Comparison ; Longitudinal surveys ; United States of America. |
| Annotation | Hip fracture is a significant health problem for men and women. Between 25% and 30% of all hip fractures are sustained by men, and this study indicates that recovery of function for men after hip fracture can be as problematic as for women. A sample of 674 patients (522 women, 152 men) aged 65+ recruited as part of the Baltimore Hip Studies were followed longitudinally for 1 year following fracture. Information on pre-fracture status and hospital course of treatment was collected as well as functional status at baseline, and 2, 6 and 12 months post-fracture. Generalized Estimating Equations (GEEs) were used to analyse the data. Men in the study were generally younger and suffered greater comorbidity at time of fracture. Men further suffered higher mortality in the year following fracture. Among survivors, little difference between men and women was seen in patterns of recovery of function following fracture, indicating that hip fracture is not a problem only affecting women. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-070504236 A |
| Classmark | BC: BD: CUF: CA: 48: 3J: 7T |
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