The Prevalence and Mortality in COVID-19 Positive Patients with Hip Fracture: a Case-Series and Literature Review
Background: The novel coronavirus has spread rapidly worldwide, with exceptionally high mortality in the elderly. Patients with hip fracture have an average age of 80 years, with an estimated 2.8 comorbidities per patient. This study aims to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on hip fractur...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2023-06-01
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Series: | Archives of Anesthesia and Critical Care |
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Online Access: | https://aacc.tums.ac.ir/index.php/aacc/article/view/761 |