Evaluating Postoperative Complications and Outcomes of Orthopedic Fracture Repair in Nonagenarian Patients.
Kyle A ScaranoFrances H PhilpEdward R WestrickGregory T AltmanDaniel T AltmanPublished in: Geriatric orthopaedic surgery & rehabilitation (2018)
This investigation demonstrates that orthopedic surgery is an appropriate treatment in this population with an acceptable complication rate. Furthermore, nonagenarians have the potential to demonstrate a substantial follow-up rate, but postoperative discharge to a professionally supervised setting may be necessary.