Citation

Harada A. Clin. Calcium 2005; 15(4): 633-636.

Affiliation

National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Department of Functional Restoration, Japan.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Iyanku Journal Company)

DOI

CliCa0504633636

PMID

15802776

Abstract

Based on the results of 13 randomized controlled trials, programs for the use of hip protectors in institutionalized elderly people with particularly high risks of hip fractures seem to decrease the incidence of hip fractures. On the other hand, there is little indication for the use of hip protectors by elderly people dwelling independently in their own homes. Compliance greatly influences the effect of hip protectors, and continues to be serious problem.

Language: ja