Hip Fracture in the Elderly: An Evolving Process of Care for an Increasingly Frail Population

Dear Colleagues,

Despite variations in the trends of hip fracture incidence and prevalence worldwide during the last decade, this event still represents a major issue for elderly subjects’ health. Hip fracture occurrence increases significantly older adults’ risk of death in the following years, with several risk factors that are still being investigated. On the other hand, potentially protective factors are emerging in regard to primary and secondary prevention. However, hip fracture is often a “crossroads” for survival and quality of life in the geriatric population, especially for those affected by multiple comorbid conditions, frailty, and other geriatric syndromes.

The scope of this Special Issue is to gather quality research about hip fracture care, treatment, perioperative assessment, and outcomes, with a focus on elderly patients, especially those affected by comorbidities, frailty, and geriatric syndromes. Particular interest will be devoted to interdisciplinary research, aimed at improving the care process with a rational allocation of local resources, in the context of progressive aging that the world is facing. Case reports or case series of particular interest will also be considered for publication.

Dr. Paolo Mazzola
Guest Editor

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