Retrospective analysis of sequential bilateral hip fractures in elderly patients: A nested case-control study

Birişik F., Bilgin Y.

ANNALS OF CLINICAL AND ANALYTICAL MEDICINE, vol.12, no.5, pp.542-546, 2021 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 12 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.4328/acam.20613
  • Journal Name: ANNALS OF CLINICAL AND ANALYTICAL MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
  • Page Numbers: pp.542-546
  • Keywords: Hip fracture, Mortality, Comorbidity, RISK-FACTORS, INDEX, FEMUR, WOMEN
  • Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aim: The aim of the present nested case-control study was to compare the results and mortality rates of patients with consecutive bilateral hip fractures with those of patients with unilateral hip fractures selected from patients with similar characteristics.