Objective:

To evaluate the association between race and ethnicity and post-fracture mortality, refracture, destitution, and quality-of-care metrics in Medicare beneficiaries with Type 2 diabetes who sustained low-trauma hip fractures.

Approach:

Key Findings:

• Higher mortality risk and longer hospital stays were observed in patients with Type 2 diabetes post-hip fracture.
• Disparities in screening and treatment for osteoporosis were noted, particularly among Black individuals.

Interpretation:

Limitations:

• Data may not fully represent the experiences of Asian, Hispanic, and Native American individuals due to limited sample sizes.
• Algorithmic classification of race and ethnicity may have inaccuracies, particularly for Asian and Hispanic individuals.

Conclusion:

Source

Based on findings from:

An Observational Study of Post-hip Fracture Outcomes in Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes

Keity M. Okazaki, Lipi A. Marion, Sherri-Ann M. Burnett-Bowie, Sara J. Cromer, Janinne Ortega-Montiel, Caroline F. Byrne, Elisabetta Patorno, Julie M. Paik, Elaine W. Yu. Journal Of General Internal Medicine, 2026.

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11606-026-10516-1

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