9 out of 10 hip fractures are the result of a simple fall from standing height or less.
Wearing a Hip Protector at the time of a fall can reduce the risk of a hip fracture by up to 80%. Every second of every day an adult over the age of 65 suffers a fall. Falls are the leading cause of injury and injury death in this age group. Around 25% of those who suffer a hip fracture die in the year following. Another 25% move from the hospital to a nursing home and can never return to their own home. Six months after a hip fracture 75% of patients cannot walk across a room unaided. For more information on how to reduce the risk of a hip fracture go to https://www.phoenixhips.com/