Validation of orthopaedic surgeons’ assessment of cognitive function in patients with acute hip fracture

Validation of orthopaedic surgeons’ assessment of cognitive function in patients with acute hip fracture

Abstract Background About one fourth of patients with hip fracture have cognitive impairment. These patients are at higher risk of surgical and medical complications and are often excluded from participating in clinical research. The aim of the present study was to investigate orthopaedic surgeons’...

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Main Authors: Målfrid Holen Kristoffersen, Eva Dybvik, Ole Martin Steihaug, Christoffer Andreas Bartz-Johannesen, Mette Irene Martinsen, Anette Hylen Ranhoff, Lars Birger Engesæter, Jan-Erik Gjertsen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-06-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Hip fracture
Orthopaedic surgeon
Mental status
Dementia tests
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-019-2633-x

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