Geriatric-Typical Characteristic Complexes Predict Short-Term Outcome of Proximal Humeral Fractures in Geriatric Patients

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Authors

Jan-Philipp Happe · University Hospital Münster

J Christoph Katthagen · University Hospital Münster

Karen Fischhuber

Ursula Marschall · BARMER GEK

Andreas Faldum

Michael J Raschke · University Hospital Münster

Jeanette Koeppe

Josef Stolberg-Stolberg · University Hospital Münster

Abstract

GTMKs are associated with worse outcome in both operative and non-operative treated patients. The impact of GTMKs, such as cognitive deficits, incontinence, decubitus ulcers and malnutrition, were found to be risk-associated factors.

Topics & Keywords

Hip and Femur Fractures Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes Chronic Disease Management Strategies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: Clinical Interventions in Aging

Volume Volume 21, pp. 1-15

DOI: 10.2147/cia.s562164

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