Hip protectors v no hip protectors in elderly people living in the community or in institutional care (data from individually randomised trials only)*
| Outcomes | Number of trials (n) | Hip protectors | No hip protectors | RRI (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Abbreviations defined in glossary; RRI, RRR, and CI calculated from data in article. | ||||
| Hip fractures | 8 (6561) | 3.8% | 3.4% | 4% (−34 to 20) |
| Pelvic fractures | 7 (6490) | 0.8% | 0.7% | 4% (−69 to 46) |
| Mortality | 5 (5576) | 13% | 12% | 5% (−9 to 18) |
| RRR (CI) | ||||
| Other fractures | 7 (6490) | 5.4% | 6.8% | 15% (−5 to 30) |