Predictors of Mortality in Older Hip Fracture Inpatients Admitted to an Orthogeriatric Unit in Oslo, Norway

Abstract

Almost one fourth of older hip fracture patients in this unit died within a year. The most important predictor was admittance from nursing home, which was associated with comorbidity and frailty. More attention to patients from nursing homes is needed in the health care system.

Perioperative mortality in hip fracture patients treated with cemented and uncemented hemiprosthesis: a register study of 11,210 patients

“…This group of patients may accordingly lack the reserve capacity often necessary to cope with a double trauma of hip fracture and surgery. Other studies have described comorbidity, age, male sex, delayed surgery and cognitive impairment as some of the most important risk factors for mortality [22][23][24][25][26]. Time from fracture to surgery is the only factor we can influence; our aim has been to identify other preventable factors that increase mortality risk.…”

Geographic trends in incidence of hip fractures: a comprehensive literature review

“…Recent studies have reported overall 1-year mortality rates between 18% and 31% with men generally having a higher mortality rate than women [1][2][3][4][5][6]. This large disparity was confirmed by a 2009 systematic review of excess mortality following hip fracture [7].…”

Rheumatoid arthritis patients with hip fracture: a nationwide study

“…Compared with the general population, patients with end-stage renal disease have significantly higher mortality rates after hip fracture [9]. Poor hygiene in assisted care and hospital settings can also increase mortality rates after a hip fracture [10,11]. RA has also been a predictive factor for poor outcomes in several diseases.…”