Association of Fall Timing and Location With Clinical Characteristics in Geriatric Hip Fracture Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study

Chun-Ching Chen, Chien-Hua Chen, Yi-Jie Kuo, Tai-Yuan Chuang, Yu-Pin Chen, Department of Internal Medicine, Changhua Christian Hospital, Department of Orthopedics, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Department of Orthopedics, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University

Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation

Published online on February 12, 2026

Abstract

Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation, Volume 17, January-December 2026.
IntroductionFalls can be detrimental for older adults, causing hip fracture that result in disability and increased risk of mortality. This study aimed to investigate the temporal distribution of falls among the geriatric patients with hip fractures and ...