Hip Fractures Differ for Men and Women

Hip fractures among older adults are considered the most serious of osteoporotic fractures because of their high morbidity and mortality, expense, and negative impact on quality of life. Although the risk of hip fracture increases exponentially after age 50 years, researchers from Parkwood Hospital, London, Ontario, Canada now say that the type of hip fracture differs based on patient gender and age, suggesting differences in etiology and approaches to prevention.