Trajectories of social support are associated with health outcomes and depressive symptoms among older Taiwanese adults with diabetes following hip‐fracture surgery
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DOI: 10.1002/gps.5842
Abstract: This study examined trajectories of social support and their relationships with health outcomes over 2 years post hip‐fracture surgery for older adults with diabetes mellitus (DM). read more here.
Keywords: hip fracture; adults diabetes; health outcomes; social support ... See more keywords
Complications after hip fracture surgery: are they preventable?
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DOI: 10.1007/s00068-017-0826-2
Abstract: PurposeSurgery for hip fractures is frequently followed by complications that hinder the rehabilitation of patients. The aim of this study was to describe the incidence rate and type of complications, including mortality, after hip fracture… read more here.
Keywords: fracture surgery; surgery; hip fracture; risk factors ... See more keywords
The association between the Revised Cardiac Risk Index and short-term mortality after hip fracture surgery
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DOI: 10.1007/s00068-020-01488-w
Abstract: The post-operative mortality after hip fracture surgery is high and has remained largely unchanged during the last decades. The Revised Cardiac Risk Index (RCRI) is a tool used to evaluate the 30-day risk of, among… read more here.
Keywords: fracture surgery; hip fracture; mortality;
Preoperative antithrombotic therapy and risk of blood transfusion and mortality following hip fracture surgery: a Danish nationwide cohort study
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DOI: 10.1007/s00198-018-4786-0
Abstract: SummaryHip fracture surgery is associated with high risk of bleeding and mortality. The patients often have cardiovascular comorbidity, which requires antithrombotic treatment. This study found that preoperative use of oral anticoagulants was not associated with… read more here.
Keywords: risk; fracture surgery; fracture; mortality ... See more keywords
Prevalence and risk factors of surgical site infection after closed isolated patella fracture surgery: A prospective cohort study
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DOI: 10.1007/s00264-021-05070-w
Abstract: Surgical site infection (SSI) after patella fracture surgery could be devastating and challenging. There is no large sample size study to investigate the prevalence and risk factors of it. The purpose of this study was… read more here.
Keywords: fracture surgery; surgery; patella fracture; fracture ... See more keywords
Robot-Assisted Fracture Surgery: Surgical Requirements and System Design
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DOI: 10.1007/s10439-018-2005-y
Abstract: The design of medical devices is a complex and crucial process to ensure patient safety. It has been shown that improperly designed devices lead to errors and associated accidents and costs. A key element for… read more here.
Keywords: fracture surgery; system; robot assisted; assisted fracture ... See more keywords
Outcomes comparison between hip fracture surgery and elective hip replacement: a propensity score-matched analysis on administrative data
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DOI: 10.1007/s41999-018-0146-z
Abstract: BackgroundIncreased life expectancy causes higher prevalence of chronic diseases and greater frailty among older persons. Osteoarthritis and hip fracture are the leading causes of disability among the older persons in high income countries. Recent studies… read more here.
Keywords: elective hip; fracture surgery; hip fracture; fracture ... See more keywords
Preoperative hypoalbuminemia: Poor functional outcomes and quality of life after hip fracture surgery.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2020.115567
Abstract: AIMS Hip fracture patients have severe deterioration of their quality of life and function after their injury. Markers of malnutrition such as low albumin and low body mass index (BMI) have been shown to increase… read more here.
Keywords: fracture surgery; surgery; hip; hip fracture ... See more keywords
Is preoperative balloon aortic valvuloplasty of interest for severe aortic stenosis in hip fracture surgery?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2020.09.048
Abstract: PURPOSE In elderly patients, the discovery and management of a severe aortic stenosis (AS) prior to emergency non-cardiac surgery is a frequent and controversial issue. The objective of this study was to evaluate preoperative balloon… read more here.
Keywords: fracture surgery; surgery; severe aortic; hip fracture ... See more keywords
National study: Most elderly patients benefit from earlier hip fracture surgery despite co-morbidity.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2020.10.060
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To estimate the potential influence of pre-operative patient condition on the benefit of earlier hip fracture surgery for elderly patients. BACKGROUND Many studies emphasize the benefit of earlier hip fracture surgery for patient survival.… read more here.
Keywords: fracture surgery; surgery; hip fracture; earlier hip ... See more keywords
Effect of Lower-Limb Progressive Resistance Exercise After Hip Fracture Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Studies.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2017.08.021
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Although several studies have reported the effect of progressive resistance exercise (PRE) after hip fracture surgery, little is known about the functional efficacy of PRE. Thus, we conducted a meta-analysis to evaluate whether PRE… read more here.
Keywords: fracture surgery; hip fracture; meta analysis;