Factors which influence postoperative mortality after hip fracture

Factors which influence postoperative mortality after hip fracture

Background/Aim. One of the most significant predictors of mortality after hip fractures is cognitive impairment (dementia). The aim of this study was to report the results of a prospective study of the influence of some factors on sixmonth mortality in elderly patients with hip fractures. Method. Th...

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Main Authors: Ristić Branko, Ristić-Ignjatović Dragana, Miličić Biljana, Obradović Zdravko
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Military Health Department, Ministry of Defance, Serbia 2006-01-01
Series:Vojnosanitetski Pregled
Subjects:
hip fractures
mortality
cognition disorders
aged
80 and over
Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2006/0042-84500601049R.pdf

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