A fall that leads to a hip fracture is normally the beginning of the deterioration of the elderly person’s quality of life.
Uneven pavements and stairs, excessive restaurant tables and chairs, crumpled carpets, poor lighting... These are among the potential traps awaiting the vulnerabe, especially the elderly, which could impede them from continuing to lead an independent life.A recent study published in the Malta Medical Journal showed that the incidence of hip fractures in Malta in people...
