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Introduction Fractures of the hip have long been held as an injury that is largely a result of altered bone metabolism, which can significantly affect the life of a patient with regard to mortality and function. The recognition of the…
The outcome of a patient with a hip fracture is only partially related to the successful surgical management of the fracture. Many elderly patients have multiple, significant concomitant illnesses. These comorbidities, as well as perioperative complications, significantly impact the patient's…