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 Hip protectors and their role in hip fracture prevention    Hemmati Maslak Pak M [1] , Ganaei R [2]    Received: 26 Jan, 2011 Accepted: 19 Apr, 2011   Abstract  Background & Aims: Hip fractures in the elderly are the most common orthopedic injury and puts high financial stress the family and society. Mortality in hip fracture is 20 percent compared with deaths from other orthopedic problems. This review aimed to determine the effectiveness of protectors and their role in hip fracture prevention .  Materials & Methods: This review article search English and Persian articles using randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in order to test effectiveness of hip protectors. Result: Eighteen proper articles were noticed. Of eighteen articles, twelve (66.6%) found hip protectors to be effective in preventing hip fractures in selective population.  Conclusion: Further research on hip protectors and their role in hip fracture prevention in the elderly is essential to maintain their independence and enhance their quality of life. Key words: Hip protector, Hip fracture prevention, Elderly     Address: Urmia Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran Tel: (+98) 441- 2752378   Email : Hemmati_m@umsu.ac.ir   [1] Assistant Professor of Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran (Corresponding Author (   [2] Intensive Care Nursing Graduate Student, Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran

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