Prognosis of Proximal Femoral Fracture in Patients Aged 90 Years and Older

Purpose. To examine the walking ability and survival outcome of patients aged 90 years and older who sustained proximal femoral fractures, and to compare the findings with those of younger patients reported in previous studies. Methods. Between January 1997 and June 2004 inclusive, 56 patients (11 m...

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Main Authors: T Hagino, S Maekawa, E Sato, K Bando, Y Hamada
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2006-08-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/230949900601400203