Non-operative treatment is a reliable option in over two thirds of patients with Garden I hip fractures. Rates and risk factors for failure in 298 patients

DiscussionNon-operative treatment was effective in 196 (66%) of 298 patients with Garden I femoral neck fractures. Significant risk factors for secondary displacement were dementia, institutionalisation, hypnotic treatment, multiple comorbidities, and a history of repeated falls. Of 151 community-dwelling patients with normal cognition and no repeated falls, 133 (88%) achieved a full recovery with non-operative treatment alone.Level of evidenceIV, retrospective cohort study.
Source: Orthopaedics and Traumatology: Surgery and Research - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research