Mortality following fragility hip fracture in China: a record linkage study

ConclusionAlthough mortality risk declined over time, patients with fragility hip fracture experienced an approximate ninefold excess mortality, peaking shortly after fracture, in comparison with that of the general population. Continuous efforts in lowering the occurrence of hip fracture have the potential to improve the survival of the elderly population in China.
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research