Higher Charlson Comorbidity Index Increases 90-Day Readmission Rate with Poorer Functional Outcomes in Surgically Treated Hip Fracture Patients

Higher Charlson Comorbidity Index Increases 90-Day Readmission Rate with Poorer Functional Outcomes in Surgically Treated Hip Fracture Patients

Introduction The associated mortality and morbidity in hip fracture patients pose a major healthcare burden for ageing populations worldwide. We aim to analyse how an individual’s comorbidity profile based on age-adjusted Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) may impact on functional outcomes and 90-day...

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Main Authors: Cheryl Gatot, Evan Shern-En Tan, Ming Han Lincoln Liow, Jerry Yongqiang Chen, Meng Ai Png, Mann Hong Tan, Tet Sen Howe, Joyce Suang Bee Koh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2021-08-01
Series:Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/21514593211036252

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