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Geriatric Hip Fracture Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

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Geriatric hip fractures are a major source of morbidity and mortality in the elderly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). With the aging of the world’s population projected to disproportionately impact LMICs, geriatric hip fracture incidence in these regions is anticipated to increase dramatically in the coming years. Patient outcomes following hip fractures can be improved by establishing multidisciplinary treatment pathways. Standardized hip fracture protocols aim to optimize medical management, time to surgery, and methods of operative intervention. The development and implementation of evidence-based guidelines in LMICs are limited by available data, resources, and systems. Most of the geriatric hip fracture literature reports epidemiology, treatment, and outcomes in high-income countries (HICs). High-quality research on geriatric hip fractures in LMICs has been limited to date, affecting our ability to recognize gaps in care and improve outcomes for hip fracture patients in LMICs. This chapter aims to present the current literature on geriatric hip fractures in LMICs and identify potential targets for future research and outreach.

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Elsevier, H., Kiani, S., Miclau, T. (2021). Geriatric Hip Fracture Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries. In: Danford, N.C., Greisberg, J.K., Jobin, C.M., Rosenwasser, M.P., Walker, M.D. (eds) Geriatric Hip Fractures. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-78969-5_12

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