Fracture Prognosis

Fracture Morbidity Compared to men, Women: - Are almost twice as likely to survive - Are more likely to return to home - Are more likely to return to walking independently Compared to women, Men: - Have higher early post- operative mortality -Are less likely to return to independent living or mobility. WOMEN MEN

Fracture Mortality Men 197 out of 343 died Women 461 out of 952 died The Dubbo Osteoporosis Epidemiology Study 1

Osteoporosis Treatment after Hip Fracture 1 2