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Osteomalacia in the elderly.

J H Rush

    The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery
    |April 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    Osteomalacia, a bone softening condition, is common in elderly patients with femoral neck fractures. However, it is not a widespread issue unless specific predisposing factors are present in the elderly population.

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    Area of Science:

    • Geriatric Medicine
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    • Metabolic Bone Disease

    Background:

    • Osteomalacia, a condition characterized by softening of the bones, has a notable incidence in elderly individuals presenting with fractures of the femoral neck.
    • This highlights a potential link between aging, bone health, and specific fracture types.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the incidence of osteomalacia in elderly patients admitted with upper femur fractures.
    • To discuss the implications of osteomalacia within the elderly demographic.

    Main Methods:

    • A survey was conducted on all patients admitted to St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, over a 12-month period.
    • Data collection focused on patients with fractures of the upper end of the femur.

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    Main Results:

    • The study identified a significant incidence of osteomalacia among elderly patients with femoral neck fractures.
    • However, osteomalacia was not found to be a prevalent clinical problem in the general elderly population studied.

    Conclusions:

    • In the studied community, osteomalacia is not a significant practical health concern for the elderly population.
    • Its clinical relevance is primarily observed in patients with identifiable predisposing factors for the condition.