Table 1 Participant Characteristics
From: Do patients perceive a link between a fragility fracture and osteoporosis?
Total Number of Participants | 127 |
|---|---|
Age in years (SD) | 67.5 (12.7) |
Number of Females: n (%) | 106 (82) |
Menopausal Status (females): n (%) | Â |
   Pre-menopausal | 4 (3.1) |
   Peri-menopausal | 3 (2.3) |
   Post-menopausal | 95 (74.8) |
   Unsure | 3 (2.3) |
Site of Index Fracture: n (%) | Â |
   wrist | 72 (56.7) |
   hip | 26 (20.5) |
   other femur fracture | 10 (7.9) |
   humerus | 5 (3.9) |
   spine | 1 (0.8) |
   pelvis | 1 (0.8) |
   elbow | 12 (9.4) |
Cause of fracture: n (%) | Â |
   Fall from standing height | 75 (59.1) |
   Twisting | 3 (2.4) |
   Slipping on ice | 37 (29.1) |
   Ice skating | 3 (2.4) |
   Re-fracture | 1 (0.8) |
   Fall from standing height while running | 2 (1.6) |
   Hit it on something | 2 (1.6) |
   Unsure | 1 (0.8) |
   Spontaneous | 3 (2.4) |
Average time post-fracture in months (SD) | 11.2 (6.3) |
History of previous fracture: n (%) | 51 (40.2) |
Family history of fracture: n (%) | 28 (21.7) |
Self-reported height loss: n (%) | 67 (51.9) |
At least one fall in the past year*: n (%) | 103 (81.1) |
3 or more falls in the past year: n (%) | 13 (10.1) |
Use assistive aid for mobility (cane, crutches, walker, wheelchair): n (%) | 45 (35.4) |
4 or more prescription medications: n (%) | 53 (41.1) |
Average number of prescription medications: Mean (SD) | 3.7 (3.3) |
Marital Status: n (%) | Â |
   Single | 7 (5.4) |
   Married | 67 (52.8) |
   Widowed | 34 (26.4) |
   Divorced/Separated | 19 (14.7) |
Living arrangements: n (%) | Â |
   Live alone | 45 (34.9) |
   Live with others | 82 (64.6) |