Advanced Age and Operative Delay Leading to Development of Pressure Sores have Significant Impact on Peri-operative Mortality in Trochanteric Fractures
Sarvesh Kumar Singh, Manik Sehgal, Atul Singh, Sunny Dua & Devinder Kumar · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2021
Background: In elderly, trochanteric fractures are frequent and typically result from mild to moderate trauma in osteoporotic bones. Early fracture fixation and mobilization of these patients significantly decreases the risk of pressure sores and hence mortality also. Methods: Th...
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