Development and initial validation of a risk score for predicting in-hospital and 1-year mortality in patients with hip fractures.

HX, Jiang; SR, Majumdar; DA, Dick; M, Moreau; J, Raso; DD, Otto; DW, Johnston

doi:10.1359/jbmr.041133

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Development and initial validation of a risk score for predicting in-hospital and 1-year mortality in patients with hip fractures.

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Jiang HX

Majumdar SR

Dick DA

Abstract

Unlabelled Our objectives were to better define the rates and determinants of in-hospital and 1-year mortality after hip fracture. We studied a population-based cohort of 3981 hip fracture patients. Using multivariable regression methods, we identified risk factors for mortality (older age, male sex...

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