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Fractures: Bone Repair01:27

Fractures: Bone Repair

Treatment for a fracture is based on the type of break, the bone affected, and the patient's age.
Minor fractures with no bone displacement are treated by immobilizing the fractured bone using a cast or splint. However, in the case of fractures with displaced bones, the broken bones are repositioned before immobilization to ensure successful healing without deformation and loss of function. The realignment of fractured bone ends is performed through a process called reduction. If the procedure...
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Flail chest is a severe and potentially life-threatening condition characterized by the fracture of three or more adjacent ribs in multiple places. It is most commonly caused by direct impacts and trauma, such as motor vehicle accidents or injuries from a steering wheel impact. It can also occur due to falls in elderly individuals with osteoporosis, or assaults involving sharp objects.
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In Vivo Quantification of Hip Arthrokinematics during Dynamic Weight-bearing Activities using Dual Fluoroscopy
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Published on: July 2, 2021

Cost induced by hip fractures.

A Azhar1, C Lim, E Kelly

  • 1Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, St Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin. armughanazhar@hotmail.com

Irish Medical Journal
|September 24, 2008
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Hip fractures are a significant financial burden in Ireland, costing an average of €9,236 per patient. Inpatient treatment costs, largely driven by length of hospital stay, highlight the economic impact of these injuries in the elderly.

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In Vivo Quantification of Hip Arthrokinematics during Dynamic Weight-bearing Activities using Dual Fluoroscopy
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In Vivo Quantification of Hip Arthrokinematics during Dynamic Weight-bearing Activities using Dual Fluoroscopy

Published on: July 2, 2021

Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Health Economics
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Background:

  • Hip fractures are the most prevalent fracture type in the elderly.
  • Treating hip fractures poses a substantial financial challenge to healthcare systems.
  • Recent data on hospital costs for hip fractures in the Republic of Ireland is lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the current medical expenditure for hip fractures during acute hospitalization.
  • To analyze the cost components associated with hip fracture treatment.
  • To assess the economic impact of hip fractures in the Irish healthcare context.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive analysis of 143 patients aged over 60 admitted with hip fractures.
  • Calculation of individual costs for surgery (implants, theatre), laboratory, radiology, physiotherapy, and ward care.
  • Data collected from a major university hospital during 2005.

Main Results:

  • The mean total hospital expenditure per patient was €9,236.01.
  • Ward costs constituted the largest proportion (55.33%), followed by operative costs (39.82%).
  • Investigations accounted for a smaller portion of the total cost (4.83%).

Conclusions:

  • Hip fractures represent a major economic burden due to inpatient treatment costs.
  • The length of hospital stay is a primary driver of the overall expenditure.
  • This study provides crucial data on the financial impact of hip fractures in Ireland.