Most hip and femur fractures are caused by a trauma to a bone affected by osteoporosis. 97% of the femur fractures are caused by a fall. On average, 17000 people are admitted to the hospital every year, 15000 are older than 55 years of age. There is a big difference in age, as 85-year-olds suffer from a fracture 1.5 times more often than 80-year-olds. For men, this increase is much less than women. 1000 people die every year from the consequences of a fractured femur.

Prevention upper leg / femur fracture

Prevention has a high priority in elderly care. Attention should be payed to sliding blankets, steps and thresholds, slippery bathroom floors, sufficient grip, good lighting, no loose cables on the ground and other obstacles. Furthermore, elderly people often lack vitamin D. Sunlight is also important, something elderly people don't get often. Calcium, from dairy products, is also of importance for good bone quality. Movement is also very important, this keeps the bones strong. Osteoporosis can be treated with bisphosphonate (medicine). Podobrace als has various products for sale that prevent upper leg fractures. The LP Support Thigh Support and the McDavid Neoprene Shorts are one of the many products that help with this.