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ea0070aep196 | Bone and Calcium | ECE2020

Epidemiology of osteoporotic hip fracture in the largest urban area of Romania

Dobre Ramona , Dan Alexandru Niculescu , Catalina Poiana

Background: Osteoporotic hip fracture remains a problem of public health concern. Different studies highlighted the existence of a particular epidemiology derived from local differences. We aimed to evaluate the epidemiology of osteoporotic hip fracture in the capital city of Romania plus city suburban area.Methods: We collected data from over 95 % of fractures from hospitals with an Orthopedic Surgery Department in the area of interest. Patients were se...