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Clinical effectiveness of orthogeriatric and fracture liaison service models of care for hip fracture patients: population-based longitudinal study

Age and Ageing, 2016
Objectives: to evaluate orthogeriatric and nurse-led fracture liaison service (FLS) models of post-hip fracture care in terms of impact on mortality (30 days and 1 year) and second hip fracture (2 years).
S. Hawley, Muhammad Javaid, D. Prieto-Alhambra, J. Lippett, S. Sheard, N. Arden, N. Arden, C. Cooper, C. Cooper, A. Judge, A. Judge   +10 more
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Bones, blood and steel: How bioelectrical impedance analysis is affected by hip fracture and surgical implants [PDF]

, 2017
Introduction: Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is in widespread use, but there is uncertainty about its validity in patients with metal implants or after acute hip fracture and surgery. We aimed to investigate the use of single frequency tetrapolar
Ranhoff, Anette Hylen, Bård Bogen, Målfrid Holen Kristoffersen, Anette Hylen Ranhoff, Kristoffersen, Målfrid Holen, Bogen, Bård Erik, Ole Martin Steihaug, Steihaug, Ole Martin   +7 more
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The Efficacy of Intravenous Analgesia and Various Nerve Blocks for Pain Management in Elderly Patients With Hip Fractures: A Meta‐Analysis

Orthopaedic Surgery
Pain management in elderly patients with hip fractures has received more and more attention, which is crucial for promoting recovery and reducing complications. At present, there are various and controversial analgesic methods for this population.
Yuping Liu, Li Zhou, Xin Wang
doaj   +1 more source

Specific microRNA signatures responsible for immune disturbance related to hip fracture in aged rats

Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 2018
Background Hip fracture is commonly associated with an overwhelming inflammatory response, which may lead to high rates of morbidity and mortality in the elderly. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) play important roles in the functions of immune system.
Xiaobin Chen, Jianzheng Zhang, Zhi Liu, Simeng Zhang, Tiansheng Sun   +4 more
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Role of Mental Disorders in Nosocomial Infections after Hip Fracture Treatment

Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases, 2010
The association between mental disorders (MDs) and iatrogenic complications after hip fracture surgery has been poorly studied. Among iatrogenic complications, nosocomial infections (NIs) are a major factor in hip fracture surgery.
Enrique Guerado, Juan Ramon Cano, Encarnacion Cruz, Nicolás Benitez-Parejo, Emilio Perea-Milla   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Risk factors for hip fracture in New Zealand older adults seeking home care services: a national population cross-sectional study

BMC Geriatrics, 2019
Background Hip fractures are a common injury in older people. Many studies worldwide have identified various risk factors for hip fracture. However, risk factors for hip fracture have not been studied extensively in New Zealand.
Rebecca Abey-Nesbit, Philip J. Schluter, Tim Wilkinson, John Hugh Thwaites, Sarah D. Berry, Hamish A. Jamieson   +5 more
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Irish Hip Fracture Database summary report 2023

The Irish Hip Fracture Database (IHFD) was set up to measure the care for all patients over the age of 60 who suffer a hip fracture. There are 16 hospitals who operate on hip fracture patients.
The National Office of Clinical Audit (NOCA) (11202798), Irish Hip Fracture Database (IHFD) (13563382)   +1 more
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Anemia as a mediator: bridging the frailty index and hip fractures in older Chinese populations

Frontiers in Public Health
BackgroundHip fracture is a significant global public health issue. The link and mechanisms between frailty index (FI) and hip fracture remain unclear.
Changqing Li, Xiaojiang Zhao, Lei Zhang, Chao Ma, Wenbo Zhang, Hong Ding   +5 more
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The effect of surgical approach on the histology of the femoral head following resurfacing of the hip : analysis of retrieval specimens [PDF]

, 2013
Objectives: We aimed to determine the effect of surgical approach on the histology of the femoral head following resurfacing of the hip. Methods: We performed a histological assessment of the bone under the femoral component taken from retrieval ...
Costa, Matthew L., Campbell, P. C., Parsons, Nicholas R., Achten, Juul, Masters, James P. M., Griffin, Damian R., Amarasekera, Hiran W.   +6 more
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Short-term morbidity factors associated with length of hospital stay (LOS): development and validation of a hip fracture specific postoperative morbidity survey (HF-POMS)

, 2019
Background: We aimed to describe and quantify postoperative complications in the older hip fracture population, develop and validate a hip fracture postoperative morbidity survey tool (HF–POMS).
Moppett, Iain
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