Abstract
In Denmark, 10,000 patients with hip fractures are annually admitted to hospital. These patients are generally old with a high degree of comorbidities. Current treatment strategies for peri- and postoperative treatment are presented in relation to patient reconvalescence. Overall expected hospitalization is 5-25 days with 1-3 months of analgesic treatment and physiotherapy. The 30-day mortality is 10% and the reoperation rate is 10-20%. The use of specialized centres and accelerated clinical programmes in Denmark is recommended.
Udgivelsesdato: 2009-Sep
Udgivelsesdato: 2009-Sep
Bidragets oversatte titel | Reconvalescence after surgery for proximal femoral fractures |
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Originalsprog | Dansk |
Tidsskrift | Ugeskrift for læger |
Vol/bind | 171 |
Udgave nummer | 40 |
Sider (fra-til) | 2896-9 |
Antal sider | 4 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Status | Udgivet - 2009 |