Perioperative and Postoperative Outcomes of Proximal Hip Fracture: A Comparison of Orthopedic and Geriatric Care Models
Omri Lubovsky,
Philip J Rosinsky,
Rimon Artoul
et al.
Abstract:IntroductionOrthogeriatric patients with femur fractures, despite their multiple comorbidities and associated healthcare costs, have a promising new approach. This approach suggests that most patients should be hospitalized in the geriatric department, with daily orthopedic follow-up. The potential for lower mortality rates through orthogeriatric co-management and dual care is a reason for hope in our field.
MethodsThis study is retrospective and involved 285 patients with proximal hip fractures. Two treatment… Show more
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