The risk factors for mortality in elderly patients with hip fractures: postoperative one-year results

Ozturk A., Ozkan Y., Akgoz S., Yalcyn N., Ozdemir R. M., Aykut S.

SINGAPORE MEDICAL JOURNAL, cilt.51, sa.2, ss.137-143, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 51 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2010
  • Dergi Adı: SINGAPORE MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.137-143
  • Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Introduction: Hip fractures in the elderly are associated with significant mortality. This study aimed to investigate the risk factors for mortality in elderly patients with hip fractures during a one-year period.