The cost of treating hip fractures in the twenty-first century: Short report

Conclusion

The reported steep rise in the age-specific incidence of fractured neck of femur may now have abated; however, the overall incidence will rise further as England's population continues to age. This rise in volume, combined with the increasing age and frailty of those fracturing their hips, will have major resource implications. Unless beds can be provided, major initiatives will be required to prevent fracture, improve treatment, and provide for community care.