Risk factors and predictors of contralateral hip fracture after surgical treatment in elderly patients

BackgroundHip fractures are common in elderly patients, with some experiencing contralateral fractures. Even so, information on predictors of hip fractures in elderly adults is lacking. In this study, we investigated risk factors for contralateral hip fractures after surgical treatment of primary fr...

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Main Authors: Huan Yang, Yusong Yuan, Ruidong Ge, Lei Shi, Fangda Si, Ying Chen
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Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-08-01
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fragi.2025.1633184/full
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author Huan Yang
Yusong Yuan
Ruidong Ge
Lei Shi
Fangda Si
Ying Chen
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Yusong Yuan
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Ying Chen
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description BackgroundHip fractures are common in elderly patients, with some experiencing contralateral fractures. Even so, information on predictors of hip fractures in elderly adults is lacking. In this study, we investigated risk factors for contralateral hip fractures after surgical treatment of primary fractures.MethodsThis was a prospective cohort study of 115 patients aged ≥65 years with low-energy hip fractures. The clinical parameters evaluated included age, sex, bone mineral density (BMD), T score, and hip flexor strength deficit. Patients were stratified into two groups: those with (n = 12) and those without contralateral fractures (n = 103).ResultsContralateral fractures occurred in 10.4% of the patients. Logistic regression revealed that age (OR = 1.08), reduced BMD (OR = 0.33), lower T score (OR = 1.45), and hip flexor imbalance (OR = 2.2) were significant predictors.ConclusionA multimodal approach that integrates anti-osteoporosis therapy and targeted rehabilitation may reduce contralateral fracture risk in elderly patients.
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spelling doaj-art-a46db092155b433db52d78d4ef6bfd0f2025-08-20T03:46:46ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Aging2673-62172025-08-01610.3389/fragi.2025.16331841633184Risk factors and predictors of contralateral hip fracture after surgical treatment in elderly patientsHuan YangYusong YuanRuidong GeLei ShiFangda SiYing ChenBackgroundHip fractures are common in elderly patients, with some experiencing contralateral fractures. Even so, information on predictors of hip fractures in elderly adults is lacking. In this study, we investigated risk factors for contralateral hip fractures after surgical treatment of primary fractures.MethodsThis was a prospective cohort study of 115 patients aged ≥65 years with low-energy hip fractures. The clinical parameters evaluated included age, sex, bone mineral density (BMD), T score, and hip flexor strength deficit. Patients were stratified into two groups: those with (n = 12) and those without contralateral fractures (n = 103).ResultsContralateral fractures occurred in 10.4% of the patients. Logistic regression revealed that age (OR = 1.08), reduced BMD (OR = 0.33), lower T score (OR = 1.45), and hip flexor imbalance (OR = 2.2) were significant predictors.ConclusionA multimodal approach that integrates anti-osteoporosis therapy and targeted rehabilitation may reduce contralateral fracture risk in elderly patients.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fragi.2025.1633184/fullhip fractureosteoporosisbone mineral densitymuscle imbalancerehabilitationgeriatric trauma
spellingShingle Huan Yang
Yusong Yuan
Ruidong Ge
Lei Shi
Fangda Si
Ying Chen
Risk factors and predictors of contralateral hip fracture after surgical treatment in elderly patients
Frontiers in Aging
hip fracture
osteoporosis
bone mineral density
muscle imbalance
rehabilitation
geriatric trauma
title Risk factors and predictors of contralateral hip fracture after surgical treatment in elderly patients
title_full Risk factors and predictors of contralateral hip fracture after surgical treatment in elderly patients
title_fullStr Risk factors and predictors of contralateral hip fracture after surgical treatment in elderly patients
title_full_unstemmed Risk factors and predictors of contralateral hip fracture after surgical treatment in elderly patients
title_short Risk factors and predictors of contralateral hip fracture after surgical treatment in elderly patients
title_sort risk factors and predictors of contralateral hip fracture after surgical treatment in elderly patients
topic hip fracture
osteoporosis
bone mineral density
muscle imbalance
rehabilitation
geriatric trauma
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fragi.2025.1633184/full
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