Hip fractures are one of the most costly consequences of falls in the elderly. Despite their increased risk of falls and fractures, nursing home residents are often neglected in service utilization and costing studies. The purpose of this study was to determine service use, initial and long-term direct costs of incident femoral fractures in nursing home residents 65 years or older in Germany.
Hip fractures are one of the most costly consequences of falls in the elderly. Despite their increased risk of falls and fractures, nursing home residents are often neglected in service utilization and costing studies. The purpose of this study was to determine service use, initial and long-term direct costs of incident femoral fractures in nursing home residents 65 years or older in Germany.