Hip Fracture Surgery and Survival in Centenarians

Conclusion:
Survival analysis exhibited an excess mortality in the first 3 months among HF cohort members, but not beyond this period. Every effort to counteract HF is warranted, including prevention of falls and high quality of care, especially in the early postsurgical time.

Source: Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences - October 7, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Mazzola, P., Rea, F., Merlino, L., Bellelli, G., Dubner, L., Corrao, G., Pasinetti, G. M., Annoni, G. Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research