Table 3.
Participant characteristics at baseline
| Variable | Total cohort, n = 50 |
|---|---|
| Age in years (mean, SD) | 84.0 ± 7.1 |
| Female gender (n, %) | 44 (88%) |
| Number of comorbidities (mean, SD) | 6.4 ± 2.7 |
| Number of medications (mean, SD) | 6.6 ± 3.1 |
| History of a previous fracture (n, %) | 26 (52%) |
| History of cognitive impairment (n, %) | 12 (24%) |
| FRAIL scale (n, %) | |
| Frail: 3–5 | 28 (56%) |
| Pre-frail: 1–2 | 18 (36%) |
| Robust: 0 | 4 (8%) |
| Mobility aid pre-fracture (n, %) | |
| Independent, no aids | 11 (22%) |
| Handheld or walking stick | 7 (14%) |
| 2 walking aids (sticks or crutches) | 4 (8%) |
| Walking fame | 27 (54%) |
| Wheelchair | 1 (2%) |
| Barthel Index pre-fracture (n, %) | |
| Independent: 20 | 7 (14%) |
| Mild dependence: 15–19 | 32 (64%) |
| Moderate dependence: 10–14 | 8 (16%) |
| Severe dependence: < 10 | 3 (6%) |
| Residential status pre-fracture (n, %) | |
| Living alone | 27 (54%) |
| Living with spouse or partner | 16 (32%) |
| Living with other family member | 7 (14%) |
| In receipt of formal home care pre-fracture (n, %) | 20 (40%) |
| Fracture site (n)* | |
| Periprosthetic hip | 6 |
| Distal femur | 4 |
| Periprosthetic knee | 5 |
| Patella | 1 |
| Tibia ± fibula | 23 |
| Humerus | 7 |
| Distal forearm | 3 |
| Underwent operative fixation (n, %) | 17 (34%) |
*One participant with multiple fractures (left distal femur, left distal forearm and right humerus) not classified