Aim To study the readmission rates and predictors of readmission following hip fracture surgery in a tertiary care centre with the very short postoperative length of stay. Findings Postoperative length of stay of only 1-2 days did not increase the risk of readmissions. Delay to surgery, prolonged length of stay, not receiving orthogeriatric contribution and discharge to primary rather than secondary care were associated higher readmission rate and/or mortality. Message Although a very short stay in the operating hospital appears safe, hip fracture patients should not be discharged to primary care wards with insufficient resources for managing the acute postoperative phase.
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