CLINICAL PROFILE OF HIP FRACTURE IN TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL: A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS

Introduction:The existing literature on the injury patterns of hip fractures in India is sparse, despite the fact that hip fractures are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the aged. In order to provide tailored interventions to prevent hip fractures, it is crucial to understand the damage profile of these patients.

Methods: This single-center, retrospective study was carried out in 2021–2022 by the Department of Orthopaedics at the Shri Ram Murti Smarak Institute of Medical Sciences in Bareilly (UP). 100 patients who had hip injuries. Each patient gave written informed consent and agreed to participate in the trial. During admission, information was gathered through face-to-face interviews with patients and/or their relatives in addition to a review of medical records.

Results:The average age was 69.76±11.56 years. Of the patients, 59 percent were men, and 41 females (41%) were present. The most common comorbidity was hypertension (56 percent), which was followed by diabetes (33 percent), heart disease (15 percent), cancer (12 percent), and thyroid disease (8 percent). According to the AO fracture classification, fracture type 31A (63%) outnumbered fracture types 31B (26%), and 32 (11 percent). Patients suffered fall injuries in 75% of cases, RTA injuries in 17% of cases, and other injuries in 8% of cases.

Conclusion: The most common way of injury for elderly hip fractures, especially in women, is a fall from a standing height. The majority of falls are caused by environmental risks and postural alterations, whereas the majority of RTAs are caused by pedestrian accidents.