THE IMPACTS OF COVID-19 ON THE MORBIMORTALITY OF HIP FRACTURES IN THE BRAZILIAN HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

Abstract

The epidemiological profile of diseases in Brazil has undergone significant changes during the pandemic, with morbimortality rates being influenced by the overlap of COVID-19 with other pathologies. In this regard, this study aims to analyze the behavioral pattern of indicators related to hip fractures in this context. To achieve this, a cross-sectional study investigated 510,998 patients hospitalized for hip fractures between 2018 and 2022 using the SUS Hospital Morbidity Database (SIH-DATASUS). The results demonstrated a 9.8% increase in femur fracture mortality from 2020 to 2021, with a higher annual percentage variation in the male population aged over 70. The complex intersection between hip fractures, advanced age, and SARS-CoV-2 infection highlights a considerable risk in patients with this combination, emphasizing the need for integrated and adaptive approaches in their care.