Hip fracture xray

Emergency admissions for hip fractures in those aged 65+

Hip fractures can result in pain, loss of independence, distress and an increased risk of mortality. They are largely caused by falls and a major cause for requiring social care. Key risk factors for hip fracture are age and gender. The rate of fracture is higher in very elderly groups (80+ years) and also higher in post-menopausal women.

June 2020 Performance

In the light of the Covid-19 recovery response taking place at present, there is currently a concerted effort to identify & mitigate any deviance from the original target set on this measure in order to sustain the most positive outcome as the pandemic pathway progresses during the remainder of the year.
Falls and fall related injuries are priorities at both county and STPs (sustainability and transformation partnership) levels. It is one of the three socioeconomic priority areas for action along with musculoskeletal disorders (MSK) and cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Services Available

There are a wide range of falls and fracture prevention services in West Sussex. To see further details read more.