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Hip fractures will nearly double worldwide by 2050; researchers cite urgent need for better prevention and care, especially for men and the very old

BURNESS The following information is embargoed until September 9 at 1:15 PM CDT Austin, Texas, USA (September 9, 2022) —  Osteoporotic hip fracture, already a dangerous and debilitating problem for older men and women worldwide, is poised to become a far more severe global public-health issue as the population grows older and frailer, according to a...

Machine learning outperforms clinical experts in classification of hip fractures
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Machine learning outperforms clinical experts in classification of hip fractures

Scientific Reports volume 12, Article number: 2058 (2022) Abstract Hip fractures are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the elderly, and incur high health and social care costs. Given projected population ageing, the number of incident hip fractures is predicted to increase globally. As fracture classification strongly determines the chosen surgical treatment, differences...