Prior Admissions as a Risk Factor for Readmission in Patients Surgically Treated for Femur Fractures: Implications for a Potential Hip Fracture Bundle.
Robert ErlichmanNicholas KolodychukJoseph N GabraHarshitha DudipalaBrook MaxhimerNicholas DiNicolaJohn J EliasPublished in: Geriatric orthopaedic surgery & rehabilitation (2021)
Hip fracture patients with a recent prior admission to the hospital are at an increased risk for 90-day readmission. This information should be considered as alternative payment models are developed for hip fracture care.