Does the Weather Contribute to Admissions of Neck of Femur Fractures?
Background: The effects of weather on overall mortality are well documented. Anecdotally, icy conditions are perceived to result in more falls and admissions for neck of femur (NOF) fractures. The aim of this pilot study was to determine whether relationships could be extracted or at least not ruled...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2021-03-01
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| Series: | Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2151459320987702 |