Long-Term Social Prognosis after Hip Fractures

Authors

  • J. Steen Jensen
  • J. Bagger

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3109/17453678208992185

Abstract

A long term follow-up study of 518 patients with hip fractures was undertaken 2.5 years after the operation. The total mortality was 35 per cent (180/518). The risk of social deterioration for patients admitted from home was 47 per cent (132/281). A statistical analysis showed this risk to be determined primarily by the age of the patient and secondarily by the placement of the patient on discharge from hospital. A thorough description of these factors is presented.

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Published

1982-01-01

How to Cite

Jensen, J. S., & Bagger, J. (1982). Long-Term Social Prognosis after Hip Fractures. Acta Orthopaedica, 53(1), 97–101. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453678208992185