Mortality following proximal femoral fractures in elderly patients: a large retrospective cohort study of incidence and risk factors

Mortality following proximal femoral fractures in elderly patients: a large retrospective cohort study of incidence and risk factors

Abstract Background Global prevalence of osteoporosis and fragility fractures is increasing due to the aging population. Proximal femoral fractures are among the most common orthopedic conditions in elderly that significantly cause health deterioration and mortality. Here, we aimed to evaluate the m...

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Main Authors: Soroush Baghdadi, Maryam kiyani, Seyyed Hadi kalantar, Samira Shiri, Omid Sohrabi, Shahabaldin Beheshti Fard, Sina Afzal, Seyyed Saeed Khabiri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-08-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Proximal femoral fractures
Mortality
Survival analysis
Outcome Assessment
Iran
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-023-06825-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-023-06825-9

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