Retrospective Evaluation Of Incidence Of Femur Fractures: A Hospital Based Study
Journal Title: Harsukh Educational Charitable Society International Journal of Community Health and Medical Research - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Although incidence of fractures involving the femur are widely spread among all age groups; mainly involving the infants and the elderly. The goal of this study is to evaluate the incidence of femur fracture. Methods: Femoral fractures were analysed in patients admitted in the hospital, provided with surgical care. During the study period around 50% of the population lived in nearby towns and cities, whereas the rest were from across the country. Result: On an average the skeletally mature residents involved in the study there were only 192 pupil who sustained traumatic femoral fractures during the study period. Conclusion: The early evaluation and enforcement of preventive and therapeutic protocols will help to reduce the occurrence of femur fracture.
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Yogesh Kumar Agarwal
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