Knowledge of Hip Fracture and its Risk Factors among General Practitioners
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 5
Abstract
A hip fracture is probably one of the most fatal fractures for the elderly and estimated worldwide to reach 5 million cases annually by the year 2050. Thus, continuing efforts in preventing fractures, with more research and improved treatment strategies for those who do fracture, seem crucial. The study was carried out with the help of questionnaires on knowledge of hip fracture and its risk factors. The study was included of 88 general medical practitioners in the nearby area. It included of only the general practitioners and all the practitioners with any specialization were excluded from the study. It was found that the general medical practitioners were not having sufficient knowledge of the risk factors. They had knowledge of hip fractures, its clinical and radiological findings but the knowledge of risk factors were lacking. Women with multiple risk factors and low bone density are at especially high risk. A woman may be able to minimize her risk of hip fracture in a number of ways, notably by walking for exercise, avoiding long-acting sedative–hypnotic agents, reducing caffeine intake, quitting smoking, treating impaired vision, and taking measures that maintain bone density. Keywords: Hip fracture, Risk factor, General medical practitioners
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Padmakar Shinde, Prakash V Patil
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