Geographic variation in hip fracture surgery rate, care quality and outcomes: a comparison between national registries in Ireland and Denmark

ConclusionIreland and Denmark have similar hip fracture surgery rates, but differences in care quality, surgery patterns and outcomes. High variation in THA provision and observed differences in mortality require further exploration. In Ireland, there is scope for improvement regarding early surgery, mobility, nutrition assessment and improved post-discharge follow-up.
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research