Author/Authors :
T, Ong Department of Medicine - University of Malaya - Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia , HM, Khor Department of Medicine - University of Malaya - Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia , CS, Kumar Department of Medicine - University of Malaya - Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia , S, Singh Department of Orthopaedic Surgery - University of Malaya - Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia , EGM, Chong Department of Geriatric Medicine - Hospital Kuala Lumpur - Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia , K, Ganthel Department of Orthopaedics - Hospital Kuala Lumpur - Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia , JK, Lee Department of Orthopaedics - Beacon Hospital - Petaling Jaya - Malaysia
Abstract :
By 2050, it is predicted that six million hip fractures will occur each year of which the majority will happen in Asia. Malaysia is not spared from this predicted rise and its rate of increase will be one of the highest in this region. Much of this is driven by our unprecedented growth in the number of
older people. Characteristics of individuals with hip fractures
in Malaysia mirror what has been reported in other countries.
They will be older multimorbid people who were already at
risk of falls and fractures. Outcomes were poor with at least
a quarter do not survive beyond 12 months and in those that
do survive have limitation in their mobility and activities of
daily living. Reviewing how these fractures are managed and
incorporating new models of care, such as orthogeriatric
care, could address these poor outcomes. Experts have
warned of the devastating impact of hip fracture in Malaysia and that prompt action is urgently required. Despite that, there remains no national agenda to highlight the need to improve musculoskeletal health in the country.
Keywords :
hip fracture , fragility fracture , osteoporosis , aged
