Pertrochanteric hip fracture is associated with mobility decline and poorer physical performance 4 to 6 months post-hip fracture

Abstract Background To study the effect of hip fracture type on physical performance, functional ability and change in mobility four to six months after the injury. Methods A total of 1331 patients out of consecutive 2052 patients aged ≥ 65 years who underwent hip fracture surgery were included in t...

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Main Authors: Minna A. Kujala, Markus T. Hongisto, Tiina Luukkaala, Sari Stenholm, Maria S. Nuotio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-11-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-04415-x