Thomas V Paul1, Sivan Arul Selvan2, Hesarghatta Shyamasunder Asha3, Nihal Thomas1, Krishnan Venkatesh4, Anil Thomas Oommen5, Thomas Mathai6, MandalamSubramanian Seshadri1. 1. Professor, Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Christian Medical College , Vellore, India . 2. Tutor, Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Christian Medical College , Vellore, India . 3. Assistant Professor, Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Christian Medical College , Vellore, India . 4. Professor, Department of Orthopedics, Christian Medical College , Vellore, India . 5. Associate Professor, Department of Orthopedics, Christian Medical College , Vellore, India . 6. Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedics, Christian Medical College , Vellore, India .
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Non-communicable diseases like hip fractures are a significant problem in a developing country like India. The risk factors for hip fractures vary according to local practices and the availability of preventive health care delivery systems. There is paucity of data on risk factors for hip fracture in the south Indian population. AIM: This study was undertaken to assess risk factors associated with femoral neck (FN) fracture in South Indian postmenopausal women along with subsequent one year mortality. MATERIALS AND METHODS: One hundred four postmenopausal women with FN fracture and 104 age and BMI matched controls were included. Sedative use, visual impairment and other relevant risk factors were assessed. Bone biochemistry and Bone Mineral Density (BMD) were evaluated. A telephonic interview was done at the end of one year to ascertain the well-being. RESULTS: Sedative use, visual impairment, low FN BMD and vitamin-D deficiency (<20 ng/ml) were seen more in fracture subjects compared to controls (p≤0.05). At the end of one year, 20% of the fracture subjects and 5% of the controls had died (p=0.001). CONCLUSION: Risk factors identified in our study are potentially correctable, and needs special attention in an Indian context to prevent hip fractures.
BACKGROUND: Non-communicable diseases like hip fractures are a significant problem in a developing country like India. The risk factors for hip fractures vary according to local practices and the availability of preventive health care delivery systems. There is paucity of data on risk factors for hip fracture in the south Indian population. AIM: This study was undertaken to assess risk factors associated with femoral neck (FN) fracture in South Indian postmenopausal women along with subsequent one year mortality. MATERIALS AND METHODS: One hundred four postmenopausal women with FN fracture and 104 age and BMI matched controls were included. Sedative use, visual impairment and other relevant risk factors were assessed. Bone biochemistry and Bone Mineral Density (BMD) were evaluated. A telephonic interview was done at the end of one year to ascertain the well-being. RESULTS: Sedative use, visual impairment, low FN BMD and vitamin-D deficiency (<20 ng/ml) were seen more in fracture subjects compared to controls (p≤0.05). At the end of one year, 20% of the fracture subjects and 5% of the controls had died (p=0.001). CONCLUSION: Risk factors identified in our study are potentially correctable, and needs special attention in an Indian context to prevent hip fractures.
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