Epidemiology of hip fractures in jammu

Introduction: The aim of this study is to study the epidemiology of hip fractures in a tertiary care hospital in north India. Method : This is a retrospective study conducted among admitted patients with fractures around hip in Government Medical College Jammu. Relevant clinical information like type of fracture, gender, age , mechanism of injury and associated injuries were recorded. The data recorded were analyzed in frequencies. Results : A total of 522 patients were admitted with hip fractures from June 2016- May 2018.Hip fractures were seen more among females than males. Around 50% fractures were seen in elderly patients with age above 60 years. Intertrochanteric fractures were most common fractures around hip followed by neck of femur fractures. Conclusion: Hip fractures in elderly are a source of morbidity and mortality. Most of these fractures result due to trivial trauma to already weakened bone. .Multiple safety measures to prevent injurious falls and preventing osteoporosis and patient education regarding bone health are needed.