Why do old people die after a hip fracture?

20 % risk : A lot of hip fractures occur in people with multiple medical comorbidities. These people are already in a weakened condition, plus hip fracture can cause depression and people can give up. The better medical and physical condition you are in when you have a fracture the better you will do.

Increased Risk: Hip fracture, particularly in frail, elderly patients, can start a downward spiral: being unable to ge up & walk makes them more likely to develop clots in their legs, pneumonia, bedsores, and other problems which can lead to more complications, ultimatly leading to death.