The Effect of Pre-operative use of Antiplatelets and Anticoagulants on Time to Surgery in Hip Fracture Patients
Introduction: Hip fractures are a major health concern resulting in significant morbidity worldwide. They are the leading cause of fall-related injuries amongst the elderly with high risk of death, and numbers are expected to rise with the growing elderly population. Expedited surgical repair has be...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Malaysian Orthopaedic Association
2023-03-01
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Series: | Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal |
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Online Access: | http://morthoj.org/2023/v17n1/antiplatelets-anticoagulants.pdf |