International orthopaedics
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Fragility hip fractures represent a major health and social burden. To date, there are no reports regarding mortality and factors that influence outcomes after osteoporotic hip fractures in Romania. ⋯ Increased age, extracapsular fractures and delayed surgery have worse outcomes. Regarding gender, even if not significant at the 0.05 level, probability of survival for females is higher for all time intervals. Updated, regional studies could be used in patient management to improve outcomes whilst decreasing costs.