Sociodemographic determinants of intertrochanteric hip fractures in older adults: Evidence from a six-year retrospective study in an Ecuadorian hospital - Takeaways - MDSpire

Sociodemographic determinants of intertrochanteric hip fractures in older adults: Evidence from a six-year retrospective study in an Ecuadorian hospital

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  • Miranda, Kevin Steven

  • Calderon, Lilian Rebeca

  • Piedra Andrade, Jefferson Santiago

  • Ochoa, Miguel Jacob

  • March 4, 2026

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    Intertrochanteric fractures significantly impact morbidity and mortality in older adults.

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    The study analyzed 216 patients aged ≥65 years treated for intertrochanteric fractures from 2019 to 2024.

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    Most patients were women (65.7%) and belonged to the oldest-old subgroup (50%).

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    The primary mechanism of injury was falls from standing height, with 67.1% having unstable fracture patterns.

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    Cephalomedullary nailing was the main surgical treatment, with low in-hospital mortality at 2.3%.

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Sociodemographic determinants of intertrochanteric hip fractures in older adults: Evidence from a six-year retrospective study in an Ecuadorian hospital

  • by Miranda, Kevin Steven, Calderon, Lilian Rebeca, Piedra Andrade, Jefferson Santiago , Ochoa, Miguel Jacob

  • March 4, 2026

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