Pressure ulcers are associated with 6-month mortality in elderly patients with hip fracture managed in orthogeriatric care pathway
ConclusionIn elderly patients with hip fracture managed in an orthogeriatric care pathway, pressure ulcer remained associated with poorly modifiable risk factors and long-term mortality.
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
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