Dedicated hip fracture services: a systematic review.

Parisse Moore Vincent V G AnHaren NandapalanBrahman Sivakumar

Published in: ANZ journal of surgery (2021)

This review demonstrates that centres with dedicated HFUs result in improved 30-day mortality. Further research may demonstrate more sustained improvements in outcomes. The implementation of dedicated HFUs within health systems should be considered.

Keyphrases

hip fracture
primary care
healthcare
cardiovascular events
mental health
type diabetes
cardiovascular disease
skeletal muscle
glycemic control
affordable care act