A descriptive analysis of rural seniors with femur and pelvis fractures and the impact of morphine milliequivalents on inpatient rehabilitation

Background: The US population ≥65 years old is rapidly growing. Geriatric disorders including hip fractures are becoming more numerous and the medical cost is significant. Hip fractures increase the risk of mortality in geriatric patients, but with improvements in medical care, this risk is declinin...

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Published in:	Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
Main Authors:	Rabah Boukemis, Robert Jackson, Erin Shaver, Ransom Chafin, Chris Fitzpatrick, Adam M. Franks, Courtney D. Wellman
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2025-06-01
Subjects:	acute rehabilitation functional assessment geriatrics hip fracture morphine milligram equivalents
Online Access:	https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_614_24