Prognostic factors and predictive model for in-hospital mortality following hip fractures in the elderly

Purpose: The incidence of hip fractures is increasing within the aging population. Our objective was to identify and quantify the risk factors and develop a predictive model for the in-hospital mortality among hip fracture patients older than 65 years. Methods: This is a prospective study conducted...

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Main Authors: J. Sanz-Reig, J. Salvador Marín, J. Ferrández Martínez, D. Orozco Beltrán, J.F. Martínez López, J.A. Quesada Rico
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-06-01
Series:Chinese Journal of Traumatology
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1008127517302031