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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-11-01
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Series: | BMC Geriatrics |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-04415-x |