Characteristics of Femur Fracture Patients at RSUD Sanjiwani from January - August 2023

Abstract

Background: The causes of femur fractures are diverse and can be influenced by several factors. These bone fractures often occur due to high-impact trauma, such as car accidents, sports injuries, or other traumatic events that result in excessive stress on the bone. Another contributing factor is bone energy or strength reduction, which is frequently observed in the elderly population. Methods: This study is retrospective descriptive research with cross-sectional data collection. Data were obtained from the medical records of patients diagnosed with femur fractures who received treatment at RSUD Sanjiwani Gianyar in 2023. Results: The majority of patients experienced injuries due to falls (68.2%). Based on age, the study noted that 29.5% of patients were between 18 and 40 years old, 25% were between 40 and 65 years old, and 45.5% were over 65 years old. Most patients were female (72.7%), and the majority of patients had closed fractures (93.2%), while only a small percentage had open fractures (6.8%). Based on this data, the majority of fractures occurred in the proximal one-third of the femur bone (56.8%), followed by the medial one-third (20.5%) and the distal one-third (22.7%). Conclusion: There is a variation in patient age, with the majority being over 65 years old. Furthermore, most patients are female, with the majority experiencing closed fractures, and the most common location for fractures is the proximal one-third of the femur bone. These findings provide a general overview of the characteristics of this study's patient population with femur fractures. Keywords: Femur Fracture, Frailty, Pathological Fracture