Year: 2026 | Month: January | Volume: 16 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 327-332
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20260137
Epidemiological Profile and Risk Factors of Hip Fractures in Elderly Patients: A Retrospective Study
Rajendra Bhandari1, Sunita Bhandari2, Nusrat Gaffoor3
1Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, Shri Rawatpura Sarkar Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Pacheda-2, Chhattisgarh, India.
2Professor & HOD, Department of Microbiology, Dr. Vasant Rao Pawar Medical College, Adgaon, Nashik, Maharashtra
3Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and gynecology, Shri Rawatpura Sarkar Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Pacheda-2, Chhattisgarh
Corresponding Author: Dr. Rajendra Bhandari
ABSTRACT
Background: Hip fractures in the elderly, predominantly due to osteoporosis and trivial falls, remain a leading cause of disability, morbidity, and mortality in developing countries. This study aimed to analyze the epidemiological and clinical profile of patients presenting with hip fractures at a General District Hospital.
Materials and Methods: A retrospective study was conducted by reviewing 200 patient case files with radiologically confirmed hip fractures between January 2024 and December 2024 at the General District Hospital. Data on age, gender, mode of injury, comorbidities, type of fracture, and Singh’s Index grading for osteoporosis were collected and analyzed using SPSS.
Results: Out of 200 patients, 102 were males (51%) and 98 females (49%), with a mean age of 61.3 years. The highest incidence (46%) was observed in patients aged 60–75 years. Among those aged >60 years, 89% sustained fractures due to low-energy falls. Intertrochanteric fractures were the most common (58%), followed by neck of femur (34%) and subtrochanteric fractures (8%). Osteoporotic changes (Singh's Grade 3 or lower) were present in 77% of patients. Comorbidities such as hypertension, diabetes, visual impairment, and neurological conditions were common in elderly patients.
Conclusion: Hip fractures among elderly patients are rising and are closely associated with osteoporosis and preventable falls. Comprehensive preventive strategies targeting bone health and environmental modifications are urgently needed to reduce the fracture burden in rural and semi-urban populations.
Key words: Hip Fracture, Osteoporosis, Epidemiology, Singh’s Index, Elderly Trauma