The effect of time-to-surgery on outcome in elderly patients with proximal femoral fractures

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Whether reducing time-to-surgery for elderly patients suffering from hip fracture results in better outcomes remains subject to controversial debates.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>As part of a prospective observation...

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Main Authors: Trampisch Hans J, Dasch Burkhard, Maier Christoph, Endres Heinz G, Smektala Rüdiger, Bonnaire Felix, Pientka Ludger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-12-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/9/171