The development, incidence and treatment trends of trochanteric fractures in Germany: a cohort study

Abstract Background Hip fractures are a major public health problem worldwide and can lead to disability, increased mortality, and reduced quality of life. We aim to provide a nationwide epidemiological analysis of trochanteric and subtrochanteric fractures and their respective surgical treatments....

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Main Authors: Yannick Rau, Jasper Amtsfeld, Nils Reimers, Ludwig Matrisch, Jasper Frese, Arndt-Peter Schulz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-07-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-023-03981-5