Early post-surgical cognitive dysfunction is a risk factor for mortality among hip fracture hospitalized older persons

ConclusionsThe presence of minor  cognitive dysfunction in the early post-surgical phase is a negative prognostic factor for mortality among elderly hip fracture patients. The burden of minor cognitive dysfunction is likely superimposed on that of delirium in subgroups of frail patients.

Source: Osteoporosis International - October 6, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research