The Journal of Korean Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (대한정형도수물리치료학회지)
- Volume 15 Issue 2
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- Pages.44-49
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- 2009
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- 1226-3680(pISSN)
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- 2508-7282(eISSN)
The Incidence and Mortality for Hip Fracture in the Elderly in Jeju-do
제주도 노인에서 고관절 골절 발생률과 사망률
- Kim, Ho-Bong (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Cheju Halla College)
- 김호봉 (제주한라대학 물리치료과)
- Received : 2009.11.20
- Accepted : 2009.12.21
- Published : 2009.12.30
Abstract
Purpose : The purpose of this study was to evaluate the incidence and mortality for hip fracture in the elderly in Jeju-do. Methods : We enrolled 254 cases among 318 patients older than 50 years of age with a hip fracture during two years period(2003-2004). We investigated the incidence and mortality during follow up 3~4 years period until December 31, 2007. Results : The crude incidences of hip fracture the age group