Journal of Osteoporosis and Physical Activity
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Department of Orthopaedics, Chong Hua Hospital, Cebu, Philippines

Publications

• Research Article   
  Cost of Osteoporosis-Related Hip Fractures in a Private Tertiary Hospital System
  Author(s): Alexander S. Ho* and Pablo J. Ilano III
  
  Background: Osteoporotic fractures, especially of the hip, lead to great burden both for the patient and economy. Due to the paucity of burden of illness studies of osteoporosis in the Asian region, particularly the Philippines, it is difficult to allocate healthcare resources appropriately for fracture prevention. The availability of information on the financial burden of osteoporosis-related fractures, particularly in the local region, will create awareness of the size of the problem as well as assist healthcare authorities to initiate appropriate programs and strategies. Objective: to determine the cost of osteoporosis-related hip fractures in a private tertiary hospital. Methods: Data from the medical records of patients diagnosed with osteoporosis-related hip fractures who were hospitalized from January 1, 201.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2329-9509.21.9.240

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