Hip fracture care - Latin America

Webinar on Orthopedics, Osteoporosis, Rheumatology & Trauma Care

March 15, 2022 | Webinar

Luis Padilla

Puerta de Hierro Hospital, México

Keynote: J Orthop Trauma Surg Rel Res

Abstract :

Hip fractures, one of the most common geriatric injuries, the incidence continues to rise in Latin America with an aging population, and is associated with adverse patient outcomes and significant costs. Many factors have a negative impact can be modifiable, like pre and post management, time of surgery, type of fixation. As patients age, the comorbidities increase, complicating the outcomes. The quality and consistency in the management of patients with hip fractures varies substantially from one country to another, and there is no standarization of the patway of treatment. One of the diffculties is the economical factor. To reduce the negative impacts and burden of disease, we are working to establish, and develop standarized pathway to treat this important disease in Latin America and globally.

Biography :

Medical School. University Autonoma de Guadalajara, México, 1981-1985. Orthopaedic and Trauma Training. Hospital Especialidades Centro Medico Nacional de Occidente. Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social 1988-1992. Approved by exam Mexican Council of Orthopaedics and Traumatology since 1992. Articular and Arthoscopic training Hospital Regional 46 Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social 2014-2015. Certificated member CONSEJO MEXICANO DE ORTOPEDIA Y TRAUMATOLOGIA. (Mexican Council of Orthopedic and Traumatology). Member of Directive Board of FEMECOT (Mexican Federation of Orthopedic and Traumtology). Since 2016, actually Secretary.