Hip geometry and femoral neck fractures: A meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Several studies have reported hip geometry to predict the femoral neck fractures. However, they showed inconsistency.

Objectives

To determine the association between hip geometry and femoral neck fractures.

Methods

Published literature from PubMed and Embase databases (until May 25^th, 2017) was searched for eligible publications. The information related to (1) name of first author; (2) year of publication; (3) country of origin; (4) sample size of cases and controls and (5) mean and standard deviation of cases and controls were extracted. The pooled odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs) for the association between hip geometry and femoral neck fractures were assessed using random or fixed effect model. A Comprehensive Meta-anal

SUBMITTER: Fajar JK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5892388 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature