Journal of orthopaedic trauma
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To empirically define a "delay" for hip fracture surgery based on clinical outcomes, and to identify patient demographics and hospital factors contributing to surgical delay. ⋯ Prognostic Level II. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Hand dominance has been reported to be an important factor affecting outcomes after upper extremity trauma but remains unstudied after hemiarthroplasty for fracture. This study determined whether dominance affected outcomes after hemiarthroplasty for proximal humerus fractures. ⋯ Prognostic Level II. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.