Mortality and Financial Burden of Periprosthetic Fractures of the Femur

Mortality and Financial Burden of Periprosthetic Fractures of the Femur

Objective: This study examines patient factors to identify risks of 12-month mortality following periprosthetic femur fractures. Hospital charges were analyzed to quantify the financial burden for treatment modalities. Methods: Data were retrospectively analyzed from a prospective database at a univ...

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Main Authors: Edward Shields MD, Caleb Behrend MD, Jeff Bair MD, Peter Cram MD, Stephen Kates MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2014-12-01
Series:Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2151458514542281

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