Naoto Ishimaru, Takahiro Waki, Toshio Shimokawa, Shimpei Mizuki, Jun Ohnishi, Yohei Kanzawa, Takahiro Nakajima, Tomonori Yano, Kenjiro Ito, Shinji Matsushima, Saori Kinami
PURPOSE: Hip fractures are associated with high morbidity and mortality, the rates of which can be improved by comprehensive care. To improve hospitalist co-management of hip fractures, we designed and implemented hip fracture template (HFT), a flagging and risk stratification algorithm system. It includes consideration of perioperative management and preventative measures against hip fractures. We examined its effect on morbidity in patients with hip fractures and the factors associated with complications...
April 2024: Indian Journal of Orthopaedics