Prevalence and Risk Factors of Hip Fracture at Tertiary Hospital in Mogadishu, Somalia
This study emphasizes the frequency of hip fractures in Mogadishu, Somalia, as well as the significance of fall prevention, age, gender, and comorbidity treatment. We suggest comprehensive risk assessments, gender-specific bone health programs, fall prevention programs, focused prevention for the elderly, and public education campaigns to reduce the burden of hip fractures and encourage healthier people in our community by putting these measures into practice.
Authors
- Mohamed Abdullahi Awale (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0114-3022)
- Abeer Hassan
- Hassan Salad Ibrahim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1377-8175)
- M. S. Omar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7273-460X)
- Abdirazak Ahmed Adan
- Abdikadir Muhumed Jinow
- Faiza Ibrahim Mohamud
Institutions
- Somali National University (SO)
- Mogadishu University (SO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Orthopedic Research and Reviews
- Published
- 2024-11-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/orr.s484954
- Primary Topic
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00