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Association of timing of surgery for hip fracture and patient outcomes

Authors :
Orosz, Gretchen M.
Magaziner, Jay
Hannan, Edward L.
Morrison, R. Sean
Koval, Kenneth
Gilbert, Marvin
McLaughlin, Maryann
Halm, Ethan A.
Wang, Jason J.
Litke, Ann
Silberweig, Stacey B.
Siu, Albert L.
Source :
JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association. Feb 4, 2004, Vol. 291 Issue 5, p1738, 5 p.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

The association of, timing of surgical repair, for hip fracture with functions and other outcomes are examined. The effects on mortality or functioning within 24 hours of surgery of surgical repair of hip fracture is discussed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00987484
Volume :
291
Issue :
5
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.118787065