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
Authors and Affiliations
Padmakar Shinde, Prakash V Patil
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP371548
- DOI -
- Views 70
- Downloads 0
Knowledge and perception of antibiotic resistance and use among junior doctors’ and specialists
Abstract: This is a cross sectional self-administered questionnaire based study conducted on 67 (response rate 69%) doctors including specialists from medical and surgical branches and junior doctors. Only 15% of junior...
Leptospiral Neuroretinitis in Pregnancy
We report a case of leptospirosis Neuroretinitis in pregnancy. A 25-year-old Malay female, primigravida at 4 weeks of period of amenorrhea (POA) with no underlying co morbidity, she presented with initial complaint of ri...
Prevalence of Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA) in Patients of Bronchial Asthma in Punjab
True prevalence of ABPA among asthmatics is not known, may be attributed to the lack of a uniform diagnostic criterion and standard tests. To determine the prevalence of ABPA in bronchial asthma. All patients of bronchia...
The Difference Between Physalin Standardized Extract from Pysalis Angulata. L and Control on Pancreatic Function of Sprague Dawley Rat Induced by Streptozotocin-Nicotinamide
Abstract: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder of carbohydrate, fat, and protein characterized by chronic hyperglycemia conditions. Oxidative stress due to hyperglycemia in patients with diabetes may fasten the...
Objective Structured Video Examination – A Novel Evaluation Method of a Complex Psychomotor Skill of FNAC Procedure
The objective evaluation of clinical competency in the present situation has several limitations. Evaluation of FNAC procedure, a clinical competency, should be accurate, reliable and reproducible. Objective Structured V...