The implementation of a Geriatric Fracture Centre for hip fractures to reduce mortality and morbidity: an observational study.
Jip Quirijn KusenB SchafrothB PobleteP C R van der VetB C LinkF J G WijdicksR H BabstF J P BeeresPublished in: Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery (2019)
The implementation of the GFC leads to improved processes and outcomes for geriatric patients with THFs. Increased awareness and recognition led to an increase in the diagnosis of complications that would otherwise remain untreated. Expanding these efforts might lead to more significant effects and an increase in the reduction of morbidity and mortality in the future.