Outcomes for Older Patients With Hip Fractures: The Impact of Orthopedic and Geriatric Medicine Cocare

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Authors

Alexander A. Fisher

Michael W. Davis · Australian National University

S. E. Rubenach · Act Health

Soori Sivakumaran

Paul N. Smith · Australian National University

Marc M. Budge · Australian National University

Abstract

Orthopedic-geriatric cocare for the older patients with HF was associated with significant reductions in morbidity and mortality, and increases in optimal postoperative care. Options for further improvement of orthopedic-GM cocare need to be investigated.

Topics & Keywords

Hip and Femur Fractures Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma

Volume 20, Issue 3, pp. 172-180

DOI: 10.1097/01.bot.0000202220.88855.16

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