The value of nonoperative versus operative treatment of frail institutionalized elderly patients with a proximal femoral fracture in the shade of life (FRAIL-HIP); protocol for a multicenter observational cohort study

The value of nonoperative versus operative treatment of frail institutionalized elderly patients with a proximal femoral fracture in the shade of life (FRAIL-HIP); protocol for a multicenter observational cohort study

Abstract Background Proximal femoral fractures are strongly associated with morbidity and mortality in elderly patients. Mortality is highest among frail institutionalized elderly with both physical and cognitive comorbidities who consequently have a limited life expectancy. Evidence based guideline...

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Main Authors: Pieter Joosse, Sverre A. I. Loggers, C. L. P. (Marc) Van de Ree, Romke Van Balen, Jeroen Steens, Rutger G. Zuurmond, Taco Gosens, Sven H. Van Helden, Suzanne Polinder, Hanna C. Willems, Esther M. M. Van Lieshout, on behalf of the FRAIL-HIP study group
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Elderly
Frailty
Hip fracture
Proximal femoral fracture
Nonoperative treatment
Nursing home
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-019-1324-7

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