Citation

Jensen JS, Bagger J. Acta Orthop. Scand. 1982; 53(1): 97-101.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1982, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

6278817

Abstract

A long term follow-up study of 518 patients with hip fractures was undertaken 2.5 years after the operation. The total mortality was 35 per cent (180/518). The risk of social deterioration for patients admitted from home was 47 per cent (132/281). A statistical analysis showed this risk to be determined primarily by the age of the patient and secondarily by the placement of the patient on discharge from hospital. A thorough description of these factors is presented.

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