Mortality after osteoporotic hip fracture: incidence, trends, and associated factors

Mortality after osteoporotic hip fracture: incidence, trends, and associated factors

Abstract Background It is known that mortality after hip fracture increases compared to the general population; the trend in mortality is a controversial issue. The objective of this study is to examine incidence, trends, and factors associated with mortality in patients with osteoporotic hip fractu...

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Main Authors: Olalla Guzon-Illescas, Elia Perez Fernandez, Natalia Crespí Villarias, Francisco Javier Quirós Donate, Marina Peña, Carlos Alonso-Blas, Alberto García-Vadillo, Ramon Mazzucchelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Mortality
Incidence
Epidemiology
Osteoporosis
Femur fracture
Hip fracture
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-019-1226-6

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