Does the type of flooring affect the risk of hip fracture?
BACKGROUND: The number of hip fractures occurring worldwide in 1990 was estimated at 1.7 million and is predicted to rise to 6.3 million by 2050. The vast majority occur as a result of simple falls and the impact of the femoral trochanter with the floor. Previous studies have addressed the problem...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2004
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