Representation to the accident and emergency department within 1-year of a fractured neck of femur

Representation to the accident and emergency department within 1-year of a fractured neck of femur

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The fractured neck of femur (NOF) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. The mortality attendant upon such fractures is 10% at 1 month and 30% at one year with a cost to the NHS of £1.4 billion annually. This retrospective st...

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Main Authors: Bryson David J, Knapp Scott, Middleton Rory G, Faizi Murtuza, Bhansali Hardik, Uzoigwe Chika E
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-12-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Fractured neck of femur
morbidity
mortality
falls
fragility fracture
Online Access:http://www.josr-online.com/content/6/1/63

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