Peripheral quantitative computed tomography (pQCT)–based finite element analysis provides enhanced diagnostic performance in identifying non-vertebral fracture patients compared with dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry
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DOI: 10.1007/s00198-019-05213-1
Abstract: Summary Due to limitations of the predominant clinical method for diagnosing osteoporosis, an engineering model based on a dedicated CT scanner for bone density and structure was applied in fracture patients and controls. Improved diagnostic… read more here.
Keywords: fracture patients; diagnostic performance; fracture; pqct ... See more keywords
The impact of pre-existing conditions on functional outcome and mortality in geriatric hip fracture patients
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DOI: 10.1007/s00264-017-3591-2
Abstract: PurposeDue to pre-existing illnesses, elderly hip fracture patients represent a vulnerable patient population. The present study was conducted to investigate the effects of various pre-existing conditions on the outcomes of hip fracture patients.MethodsA total of… read more here.
Keywords: fracture patients; pre existing; fracture; mortality ... See more keywords
The continuous infusion fascia iliaca compartment block: a safe and effective analgesic modality in geriatric hip fracture patients
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DOI: 10.1007/s00402-020-03450-2
Abstract: Objective Hip fractures are common orthopaedic injuries in the elderly. Opioids can provide peri-operative pain relief in hip fracture patients, but may have side effects. Peripheral nerve blocks such as the fascia iliaca compartment block… read more here.
Keywords: fracture patients; fracture; hip; geriatric hip ... See more keywords
After hours surgery for elderly hip fracture patients: How safe is it?
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DOI: 10.1007/s00402-020-03585-2
Abstract: The recent focus on early surgery for hip fractures to reduce complications and improve morbidity, has led some resource-constrained institutions to perform after hours surgery in a bid to meet these timelines. However, there are… read more here.
Keywords: fracture patients; hours surgery; surgery; hip fracture ... See more keywords
Time to surgery and complications in hip fracture patients on novel oral anticoagulants: a systematic review
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DOI: 10.1007/s00402-020-03701-2
Abstract: Early surgery has been consistently demonstrated to reduce complications and mortality in hip fracture patients. There remains no general consensus, however, regarding the optimal time to surgery for hip fracture patients who are on novel… read more here.
Keywords: fracture patients; surgery; time; hip fracture ... See more keywords
Functional recovery in hip fracture patients: the role of pharmacotherapy
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DOI: 10.1007/s40520-019-01175-w
Abstract: Background and aim The aim of this prospective observational cohort study was to verify the relationship between number of drugs used and functional outcome in hip fracture patients undergoing rehabilitation. Methods This study was conducted… read more here.
Keywords: fracture patients; number; hip fracture; rehabilitation ... See more keywords
The influence of depression on patient-reported outcomes for hip-fracture patients 1 year after surgery: a prospective cohort study
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DOI: 10.1007/s40520-019-01207-5
Abstract: Background Depression is common in elderly hip-fracture patients and together with cognitive impairment is associated with increased risk of mortality. Aim We aimed to examine the influence depression has on patient-reported outcome up to 1 year… read more here.
Keywords: fracture patients; depression; fracture; hip fracture ... See more keywords
Utility of the simplified Wells and revised Geneva scores to exclude pulmonary embolism in femur fracture patients
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2017.03.023
Abstract: Objectives The diagnosis of acute pulmonary embolism (PE) in trauma patients is challenging. This study evaluated the diagnostic value of simplified Wells and simplified revised Geneva scores to predict PE in femur fracture patients in… read more here.
Keywords: fracture patients; geneva scores; simplified revised; femur fracture ... See more keywords
Association between early postoperative nutritional supplement utilisation and length of stay in malnourished hip fracture patients.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bja.2020.12.026
Abstract: BACKGROUND Malnutrition in older hip fracture patients is associated with increased complication rates and mortality. As postoperative nutrition delivery is essential to surgical recovery, postoperative nutritional supplements including oral nutritional supplements or tube feeding formulas… read more here.
Keywords: fracture patients; hip femur; malnourished hip; fracture ... See more keywords
Increased risk of mortality after postoperative infection in hip fracture patients.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2019.07.023
Abstract: BACKGROUND Postoperative infection is a common complication in hip fracture patients and the risk appears to have increased during the last decade. However, the impact of infection on mortality after hip fracture surgery remains unclear.… read more here.
Keywords: fracture patients; infection; hip fracture; mortality ... See more keywords
Acute phase nutritional screening tool associated with functional outcomes of hip fracture patients: A longitudinal study to compare MNA-SF, MUST, NRS-2002 and GNRI.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2018.01.030
Abstract: BACKGROUND & AIMS Several hip fracture patients are malnourished, but no study has attempted to determine the optimal nutritional screening tool for predicting functional outcomes. We investigated the association between each nutritional status assessed by… read more here.
Keywords: fracture patients; risk; motor fim; functional outcomes ... See more keywords