Factors associated with optimal patient outcomes after operative repair of isolated hip fractures in the elderly

Background Increased time to operative intervention is associated with a greater risk of mortality and complications in adults with a hip fracture. This study sought to determine factors associated with timeliness of operation in elderly patients presenting with an isolated hip fracture and the infl...

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Main Authors: Mark R Hemmila, John W Scott, Alirio J deMeireles, Laura Gerhardinger, Bryant W Oliphant, Peter C Jenkins, Anne H Cain-Nielsen, Naveen F Sangji
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2020-12-01
Series:Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open
Online Access:https://tsaco.bmj.com/content/5/1/e000630.full