1. World problems
  2. Pelvic fracture

Pelvic fracture

  • Fracture of ilium
  • Hip fractures

Incidence

Hip fractures are increasing in frequency in the UK and are expected to at least double by the end of the century. This is partly attributed to the aging population, and partly to inadequate diet. Women are ten times more liable to have hip fractures than men, and loss of density of bones (osteoporosis) accelerates after menopause.

Broader

Bone fractures
Unpresentable

Aggravates

Fistulas
Presentable
Lameness in horses
Unpresentable

Related

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(G) Very specific problems
Biological classification
N/A
Subject
  • Medicine » Skeletal system » Skeletal system
  • Societal problems » Accidents
  • Content quality
    Yet to rate
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    Language
    English
    1A4N
    G9416
    DOCID
    11794160
    D7NID
    159314
    Last update
    Dec 3, 2024