Serum albumin level predicts survival after surgical treatment of metastatic femur fractures: a retrospective study

Serum albumin level predicts survival after surgical treatment of metastatic femur fractures: a retrospective study

Abstract Background Surgical treatment for metastatic pathological femur fractures is associated with high mortality. Correct estimation of prognosis helps in determining the palliative value of surgical treatment and informs surgical decision. This study evaluates the risk factors for mortality in...

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Main Authors: David Shaoen Sim, Suraya Zainul-Abidin, Eileen Yilin Sim, Chu Sheng Seng, Shern-En Evan Tan, Mann Hong Tan, Tet Sen Howe, Joyce Suang Bee Koh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-04-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Albumin
Risk factor
Survival
Metastatic femur fracture
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-020-01632-7

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