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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Hip fractures disproportionately affect older adults, with varying patterns and outcomes between sexes.
  • Understanding these sex-based differences is crucial for optimizing patient care and recovery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate and describe the differential impact of hip fractures on male and female patients.
  • To compare fracture patterns, hospital course, and postoperative outcomes between sexes.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective case series of 2996 hip fracture patients (age >59) undergoing surgical management.
  • 1:2 nearest neighbor matching of male to female patients based on age and Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI).
  • Analysis of AO/OTA fracture classification, 30/90-day readmissions, and 30-day/1-year mortality rates.

Main Results:

  • Females were more likely to sustain type 31A fractures (P=.016).
  • Males had higher average CCI (3.0 vs 2.6, P<.001), increased 30-day (P<.001) and 90-day (P=.015) readmissions, and higher 30-day (P=.015) and 1-year (P<.001) mortality.
  • Average time to surgery was longer for males (23.8h vs 22.5h, P=.048), with males undergoing surgery >24h having higher 1-year mortality (P=.029).

Conclusions:

  • Male and female hip fracture patients exhibit significant differences in baseline health, fracture patterns, and postoperative outcomes.
  • Awareness of these sex-specific disparities is essential for orthogeriatricians to tailor treatment strategies and manage patient expectations effectively.