The Impact of Comorbidity on Perioperative Outcomes of Hip Fractures in a Geriatric Fracture Model

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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Main Authors: Isaura B. Menzies MD, MPH, Daniel A. Mendelson MS, MD, Stephen L. Kates MD, Susan M. Friedman MD, MPH
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2012-09-01
Series:Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2151458512463392

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