To improve the quality of life in elderly people with fragility fractures

How well are we managing fragility hip fractures? A narrative report on the review with the attempt to setup a Fragility Fracture Registry in Hong Kong

“…With regard to the six standards for hip fracture care set by the BOA Blue Book (Box and 23 The aim of KPI is to ensure 70% of hip fracture patients receive surgery within 2 calendar working days. 24,25 This may explain why a large proportion of patients had quick hip fracture surgery in HK.…”

Secondary prevention of fragility fractures: instrumental role of a fracture liaison service to tackle the risk of imminent fracture

“…Currently, around 6000 hip fractures occur annually in Hong Kong, and these numbers are projected to double by 2050. 2 A recent study showed that the number of hip fractures in Asia will increase from 1 124 060 in 2018 to 2 563 488 in 2050, a 2.28-fold increase. 3 It is also expected that 50% of hip fractures will occur in Asia, with the majority in China.…”

Early surgery for Hong Kong Chinese elderly patients with hip fracture reduces short-term and long-term mortality

“…1 Thus, early surgery for hip fracture among elderly patients is justified to relieve pain, reduce complications, and improve survival; this echoes our current local guidelines from the Hospital Authority. 4,16,18,19 Key Performance Indicator was a framework formulated by the Hospital Authority in 2008 and covered three areas, including Clinical Services, Human Resources, and Finance. For each area, it covers a collection of selected indicators.…”

“…20 As a result, length of hospital stay, and postoperative mortality and morbidity were reduced in our population. 18 Figure 2 shows the gradual reduction in preoperative length of stay of elderly patients (age range, 65-112 years) with hip fracture after implementation of KPI. Lau et al 21 identified preoperative length of stay as one of the most important factors to affect clinical outcomes of elderly patients with hip fracture.…”