Examining Differences in Recovery Outcomes between Male and Female Hip Fracture Patients: Design and Baseline Results of a Prospective Cohort Study from the Baltimore Hip Studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Incidence of hip fractures in men is expected to increase, yet little is known about consequences of hip fracture in men compared to women. It is important to investigate differences at time of fracture using the newest technologies and methodology regarding metabolic, physiologic, neuromuscular, functional, and clinical outcomes, with attention to design issues for recruiting frail older adults across numerous settings.

Objectives

To determine whether at least moderately-sized sex differences exist across several key outcomes after a hip fracture.

Design, setting, and participants

This prospective cohort study (Baltimore Hip Studies 7th cohort [BHS-7]) was designed to include equal numbers of male and female hip fracture patients to assess sex differences

SUBMITTER: Orwig D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6500728 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature