Intertrochanteric fractures in an elderly white South African population
Hammer, A.J.
South African Medical Journal 74(3): 124-126
1988
ISSN/ISBN: 0256-9574 PMID: 3041627 Document Number: 323341
Intertrochanteric fractures of the hip are a common problem in any elderly population; 168 patients over 50 years of age were reivewed 13 or more months after surgery. The male to female ratio was 1:5. The 12-month mortality rate was 30.95% and slightly less than 50% of patients walked normally. Prognostic factors which may assist in patient management are identified.
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