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Death risk differed by site of osteoporosis-related fractures
Among 4,773 patients, estimated five-year mortality was 17.64%, compared with an 8.41% risk of a first repeat fracture.Among 4,773 patients, estimated five-year mortality was 17.64%, compared with an 8.41% risk of a first repeat fracture.
Preprint: cohort · 4,773 peopleOsteoporotic fractures
Who was studied4,773 patients with osteoporotic fractures
What changedDeath risk was highest after hip/femur fractures, reaching 32.10% at 5 years
The catchIncompletely recorded frailty and functional status could confound mortality differences between fracture sites