Journal of orthopaedic trauma
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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 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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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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Multicenter Study
Delay in Hip Fracture Surgery Prolongs Postoperative Hospital Length of Stay but Does Not Adversely Affect Outcomes at 30 Days.
To evaluate the association between the timing of hip fracture surgery with postoperative length of stay and outcomes. ⋯ 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.