Pre-operative indicators for mortality following hip fracture surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis

O. Smith, Toby; Pelpola, Kelum; J. Ball, Martin; Ong, Alice; Kyaw Myint, Phyo

doi:10.1093/ageing/afu065

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Pre-operative indicators for mortality following hip fracture surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Published in Age and Ageing • Jun 3, 2014

Authors:

Toby O. Smith

Kelum Pelpola

Martin J. Ball

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: hip fracture is a common and serious condition associated with high mortality. This study aimed to identify pre-operative characteristics which are associated with an increased risk of mortality after hip fracture surgery. DESIGN: systematic search of published and unpublished literature ...

Subject

Medicine

Hip fracture

Meta-analysis

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