Functional Recovery after Hip Fracture in the Subacute Setting

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Authors

Sandy B. Ganz · Hospital for Special Surgery

Margaret G. E. Peterson · Hospital for Special Surgery

Pam Williams Russo · Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Andrew A. Guccione · American Physical Therapy Association

Abstract

There was a significant improvement between admission and discharge TUG test, Tinetti gait and balance test, and 6MW test scores in patients who underwent surgical repair of a hip fracture after a fall.

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: HSS Journal® The Musculoskeletal Journal of Hospital for Special Surgery

Volume 3, Issue 1, pp. 50-57

DOI: 10.1007/s11420-006-9022-3

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