Osteoporosis como factor de riesgo de fractura de cadera en adultos mayores en el Hospital General Dr. Liborio Panchana en el período 2023-2025.

Abstract

Introduction: Osteoporosis is a common pathology in the elderly population. The decrease in bone density generates a risk of fractures, especially in the hip, due to the state of fragility of this target group. Hip fractures in older adults represent a high risk of complications, disability, mortality. It is considered a preventable pathology, so the early implementation of strategies is essential for quality of life. Objective: To analyze the behavior of osteoporosis as a risk factor for hip fracture in older adult patients at the Dr. Liborio Panchana General Hospital in the period 2023-2025. Methodology: This is an observational, analytical, retrospective, and cross-sectional study that involved the participation of 45 older adults with hip fracture. Results: 26.67% were between 65 and 69 years old, the female sex predominated in relation to the male sex. 100% of the participants were of mixed races. Extracapsular fractures were observed at 64.44%. 46.67% of the population had history of osteoporosis. There is no statistically significant association between sex and osteoporosis in older adults with hip fracture. Conclusion: Osteoporosis is a controversial risk factor in the development of hip fracture in older adults.