Journal of orthopaedic trauma
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Multicenter Study Comparative Study
Increased Mortality and Major Complications in Hip Fracture Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A New York City Perspective.
To examine one health system's response to the essential care of its hip fracture population during the COVID-19 pandemic and report on its effect on patient outcomes. ⋯ Prognostic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of Levels of Evidence.
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To evaluate inpatient outcomes among patients with hip fracture treated during the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City. ⋯ Prognostic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Multicenter Study
New Five-Factor Modified Frailty Index Predicts Morbidity and Mortality in Geriatric Hip Fractures.
Although the 11-factor modified frailty index (mFI-11) has been shown to predict adverse outcomes in elderly patients undergoing surgery for hip fractures, the newer 5-factor index has not been evaluated in this population. The goal of this study is to evaluate the mFI-5 as a predictor of morbidity and mortality in elderly patients undergoing surgical management for hip fractures. ⋯ Prognostic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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To determine the most commonly associated injuries, complications, and healing rates of patients sustaining segmental tibial shaft fractures. ⋯ Therapeutic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.