Orthogeriatric co-management for proximal femoral fractures. Can two additions make a big difference?

Orthogeriatric co-management for proximal femoral fractures. Can two additions make a big difference?

Abstract Background Proximal femoral fractures are a major socioeconomic burden and they occur mainly in geriatric patients. High mortality and complication rates are reported. To reduce the mortality and morbidity of these patients, co-management with geriatricians has been recommended. Most previo...

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Main Authors: Maic Werner, Olaf Krause, Christian Macke, Lambert Herold, Alexander Ranker, Christian Krettek, Emmanouil Liodakis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Proximal femoral fracture
Orthogeriatric co-management
Co-management
Geriatric
Satisfaction
Length of stay
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-020-03392-1

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