The Impact of Comorbidity on Perioperative Outcomes of Hip Fractures in a Geriatric Fracture Model
Background: Older adults who sustain hip fractures usually have multiple coexisting medical problems that may impact their treatment and outcomes. The geriatric fracture center (GFC) provides a model of care that standardizes treatment and optimizes outcomes. The purpose of this study is to determin...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2012-09-01
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Series: | Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2151458512463392 |