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Hip fractures in persons with stroke.

Asa G Andersson1, Ake Seiger, Peter Appelros

  • 1Departments of Geriatrics and Neurology, Örebro University Hospital, 701 85 Örebro, Sweden ; NVS Department, Karolinska Institutet, 171 77 Stockholm, Sweden.

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Hip fractures are common after stroke, with 32 cases per 1000 person-years observed. Previous fractures and visual/cognitive impairments increase risk, highlighting the need for fall prevention in stroke survivors.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Neurology
  • Orthopedics

Background:

  • Stroke survivors face a high risk of hip fractures within two years post-event.
  • Identifying risk factors and predictive tools is crucial for fall prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence of hip fractures in the two years following a first-ever stroke.
  • To identify factors associated with hip fractures in stroke survivors.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of various test instruments in identifying individuals at risk of hip fractures.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study followed 377 first-ever stroke patients for 24 months.
  • Data collected included stroke severity, cognitive function, medical history, and use of specific assessment tools.
  • Validated instruments included the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale, Mini-Mental State Examination, Berg Balance Scale, Timed Up & Go, and Stops Walking When Talking.

Main Results:

  • The incidence of hip fractures was 32 per 1000 person-years.
  • Hip fractures were more common in individuals with impaired vision, cognitive impairment, and a history of previous fractures.
  • The Timed Up & Go test demonstrated the highest predictive value for identifying individuals at risk of hip fractures.

Conclusions:

  • The incidence of hip fractures post-stroke is notably high.
  • Individuals with prior fractures, visual deficits, and cognitive impairment are at elevated risk.
  • Utilizing specific assessment tools can aid in identifying high-risk individuals for targeted fall prevention interventions.