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Proximal Cadaveric Femur Preparation for Fracture Strength Testing and Quantitative CT-based Finite Element Analysis
Published on: March 11, 2017
Relationship between mortality and proximal femur fractures in the elderly
Graziano Bettelli1, Giuseppe Bianchi, Alessandro Marinelli
1Orthopaedic Clinic, University of Bologna, Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy.
Abstract:
Four hundred ninety-three patients aged > 65 years with proximal femur fractures were examined to assess the mortality rate within 1 year postoperatively. The risk factors that are most often associated with death were identified. Within the inhomogeneous group of patients, mortality was significantly higher in patients with poor mental status, with > or = 2 pre-existing diseases, a 3 or 4 American Society of Anesthetists class rating, and a lateral fracture. Regarding treatment and rehabilitation, special attention needs to be paid to these patients postoperatively.
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