Does Comanagement of Patients With Hip Fracture Influence 30-Day Outcomes.
Nirav K PatelClifford Y KoXiangju MengMark E CohenBruce L HallStephen KatesPublished in: Geriatric orthopaedic surgery & rehabilitation (2020)
Comanaged patients with hip fracture had poorer cognition, function, and general health, with the shortest LOS. Surprisingly, NCM was associated with reduced morbidity and mortality, which may relate to them being the healthiest patients. Overall, our findings still support orthogeriatric comanagement in this high-risk group to maximize outcomes.
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