Risk factors of mortality and second fracture after elderly hip fracture surgery in Shanghai, China

ConclusionsThe 2-year mortality rate and second fracture rate after hip fracture in elderly remained high, which was related to old age and complications exists. Postoperative rehabilitation and improving ADL were very important to reduce mortality and second fracture.
Source: Journal of Bone and Mineral Metabolism - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research