Does a hip protector reduce the risk of hip fracture in frail elderly patients?
Markova
T
T
Wayne State University Detroit, Mich., USA. tmarkova@med.wayne.edu
Schwartz
K
K
D000058:Accidental Falls; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D005260:Female; D016330:Frail Elderly; D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011482:Protective Devices / Q000191:economics; D012307:Risk Factors