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Fracture mechanisms and fracture pattern in men and women aged 50 years and older : a study of a 12-year population-based injury register, Umeå, Sweden
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- Bergström, Ulrica, 1970- (author)
- Umeå universitet,Ortopedi
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- Björnstig, Ulf (author)
- Umeå universitet,Ortopedi
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- Jonsson, Håkan (author)
- Umeå universitet,Ortopedi
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- Stenlund, Hans (author)
- Umeå universitet,Epidemiologi och global hälsa
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- Svensson, Olle, 1950- (author)
- Umeå universitet,Ortopedi
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- 2008-01-24
- 2008
- English.
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In: Osteoporosis International. - London : Springer International. - 0937-941X .- 1433-2965. ; 19:9, s. 1267-1273
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- Summary: In a study of a 12-year population-based injury register, Umeå, Sweden, we analyzed the fracture mechanisms and fracture pattern in men and women 50 years and older. Low-energy trauma was responsible for the major and costliest part of the fracture panorama, but the pattern differs between age groups. Introduction: Osteoporosis-related fracture is a major health problem: the number of hip fractures is expected to double to 2030. While osteoporosis is one of many risk factors, trauma is almost always involved. Therefore, we analyzed injury mechanisms in patients aged over 50. Methods: We registered injury mechanism, cause, diagnosis in all trauma patients at Umeå University hospital, Sweden. This population-based register (1993–2004) comprises a total of 113,668 injuries (29,189 fractures). Patients ≥50 years contributed to 13,279 fractures. Results: Low-energy trauma (fall <1 m) caused 53% of all fractures ≥50 years and older. In those over 75 low-energy trauma caused >80%. The seasonal variation of fractures was maximally 25%. With increasing age, proximal fractures became more common, in both upper and lower extremities. Proximal locations predominate in older age groups. Conclusions: Low-energy trauma was responsible for the largest and costliest part of the fracture panorama. In fact, almost all fractures in middle-aged and old people were caused by low-energy mechanisms; thus, most fractures in these patients have a fragility component, and the contribution of osteoporosis-related fractures is more important than previously thought. A better understanding of injury mechanisms also in low-energy trauma is a prerequisite for preventive interventions.
Keyword
- Epidemiology
- Fracture
- Mechanisms
- Osteoporosis
- Population-based
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- art (subject category)
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