The health and economic consequences of osteopenia- and osteoporosis-attributable hip fractures in Germany: estimation for 2002 and projection until 2050

The Epidemiology of Osteoporosis

“…Osteoporotic fractures-particularly of the femoral neck and of the vertebral bodies-impair the quality of life (2,3) and increase mortality (4,5). They account for most of the burden of disease in patients with osteoporosis.…”

“…They account for most of the burden of disease in patients with osteoporosis. Fractures also lead to greater utilization of medical services, with the associated high costs (4,6).…”

Hüftendoprothetik nach Trauma

“…Schenkelhalsfrakturen sind typische Frakturen des alten Menschen, deren Häufigkeit in Zukunft durch den zunehmenden Anteil älterer Menschen an der Bevölkerung weiter ansteigen wird [22]. Bei jüngeren Patienten treten Schenkelhalsfrakturen wesentlich seltener und in der Regel nur nach Rasanztraumata auf.…”

Fracture Risk and Risk Factors for Osteoporosis

“…In Germany, this proportion is predicted to be as high as 29% (1). Age-related diseases, such as osteoporosis, will therefore gain in importance (2). Because of the enormous relevance of osteoporosis for the individual and the substantial costs to the healthcare system (2), epidemiological osteoporosis research is of essential importance (2)(3)(4)(5).…”

“…Age-related diseases, such as osteoporosis, will therefore gain in importance (2). Because of the enormous relevance of osteoporosis for the individual and the substantial costs to the healthcare system (2), epidemiological osteoporosis research is of essential importance (2)(3)(4)(5). To date, however, only few studies have reported data on the prevalence and risk factors for osteoporosis in Germany (3)(4)(5).…”