These data were used to calculate the incidence of fractures. The following fifteen common fracture groups were identified using the ICD-10 fracture codes: fractures of the neck of the femur (S72.0); pertrochanteric femur (S72.1), distal radius (S52.5, S52.6, and S52.7); proximal humerus ...
Fractures are associated with short- and long-term disability and a decrease in quality of life [2]. Fracture patients have a high imminent risk of falls, subsequent fractures, and mortality [3]. Therefore, adequate and early secondary fall and fracture prevention is essential to lower the ...