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hip protectors

Known as: hip protector, hip shield, hips protectors 
National Institutes of Health

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2009
2009
External hip protectors are effective for the elderly with higher-than-average risk factors for hip fractures
SummaryIn our cluster randomised controlled trial for efficacy of hip protector with 672 ambulatory elderly women, a hip… 
Review
2006
Review
2006
Patients with hip fracture: what can be improved?
2005
2005
A Cost‐Benefit Analysis of External Hip Protectors in the Nursing Home Setting
Objectives: To estimate potential cost savings generated by a program of hip protectors in the nursing home from a Medicare… 
2005
2005
Increased Use of Hip Protectors in Nursing Homes: Economic Analysis of a Cluster Randomized, Controlled Trial
Objectives: To assess the cost‐efficacy of an intervention program aimed at reducing hip fractures. 
2005
2005
Prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in women
Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
Cost-effectiveness of hip protectors in the prevention of osteoporosis related hip fractures in elderly nursing home residents.
OBJECTIVE Hip fracture is a common complication of osteoporosis, resulting in significant morbidity and mortality, with a high… 
Review
2004
Review
2004
Adherence with hip protectors: a proposal for standardised definitions
Definitions of adherence, also termed compliance, with use of hip protectors have varied in published studies, making… 
2003
2003
Efficacy of a specially designed hip protector for hip fracture prevention and compliance with use in elderly Hong Kong Chinese
Background: Hip protectors, while effective in prevention of hip fractures, have been designed for a Caucasian body build and may… 
2002
2002
COST AND EFFECTIVENESS OF HIP PROTECTORS AMONG THE ELDERLY
Objective: To characterize the net cost and quality of life effects associated with hip protector use among the elderly relative… 
1996
1996
The Biomechanics of Hip Protectors
The mode of action of one design of hip protector was investigated. A dummy femur surrounded by a flesh substitute was impacted… 
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