| common problems in health system. Incidence of hip fracture in elderly individuals may cause irreversible
serious problems and needs special attention and important care procedures. The aim of present study is to
evaluate incidence and causes of hip fracture in patients above 65 years old who referred Shohada educational
center of Tabriz University of medical Sciences.
Materials and methods: In a cross-sectional study, all patients above 65 years old that referred whit hip
fracture to Shohada educational center of Tabriz University of medical Sciences during 2015, were selected
and studied. Age, sex, history of previous fracture, and cause of the hip fracture were evaluated in patients.
Results: During 2015, 504 patients above 65 years old were admitted to Shohada educational center. Mean age
of patients was 79.25±7.44 years old in range of 65 to 95 years old. Among 504 patients, 244 patients (48.4%)
were male and 260 patients (51.6%) were female. Also 118 patients had history of previous fracture. In relation
to case of fracture, in 422 patients (83.7%) falling and in 82 patients (16.3%) accident caused hip fracture.
Conclusion: based on finding of present study, hip fracture is a fairly common problem among patients whom
above 65 years old and falling is the most common cause of that. Doing supportive and protective actions can
reduce the rate of falling and incidence of hip fracture among elderly individuals |