Characteristics of patients with hip fractures and other lower extremity fractures
| Hip fracture (n=5403) | Other lower extremity fracture (n=6743) | |
|---|---|---|
| Fall injury (%) | 95 | 50 |
| Male (%) | 31 | 63 |
| Median age (years) (25%–75% interquartile range) | 79 (73–85) | 34 (19–55) |
| Median length of stay (days) (25%–75% interquartile range) | 9 (6–12) | 5 (2–10) |