Osteoporotic fractures of proximal femur: clinical and epidemiological features in a population of the city of São Paulo

Abstract

In accordance with the literature, we found a predomination of proximal femur fracture in women in relation to men, and a favorable effect of higher body mass index and physical activity for decreasing the frequency of proximal femur fracture. We also discuss the role of pregnancies and lactation on the frequency of proximal femur fracture.