Multidimensional prognostic index in the elderly with hip or neck femur fracture

Hip  and  neck  femur fracture surgery was associated with high post-operative mortality and poor functional results. The decision-making process with regards to the elderly with hip or neck femur fractures was of great importance, requiring consideration of ethical, medico legal and economic factor...

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Main Authors: Biagio Moretti, Vito Pesce, Antonio Esposito, Angela Notarnicola, Lorenzo Moretti, Elsa Vitale
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Open Medical Publishing 2012-05-01
Series:Orthopedic Reviews
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Online Access:http://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/or/article/view/3981