Thousands of Highly Effective FallGard External Hip Protectors are in use by nursing homes, hospitals and independently living adults. This product was developed and tested at five US medical schools and is the most thoroughly tested and effective product available.
• 1 out of 3 hip fracture victims die within one year of their injury.
• One half the hip fracture survivors experience hip pain and are unable to walk normally again.
• Up to 1 in 3 hip fracture survivors require nursing home care, many for the rest of their lives.
• Medicare does not cover long term nursing home care.
