Comorbid medical illnesses associated with proximal femur fractures in elderly population

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This study aims to identify comorbidities and their impact on 30-day mortality in elderly patients with proximal femur fractures.
Conducted an 18-month study on 200 elderly patients over 60 years admitted for proximal femur fractures.
Collected detailed medical histories, clinical examinations, and relevant investigations.
Utilized the Charlson Comorbidity Index to assess the correlation between comorbidity and 30-day mortality.
42% of patients had fractured neck of femur, 50% had intertrochanter fractures, and 8% had subtrochanter fractures.
12.5% of patients had no comorbidities; 31.25% had one, while 12.5% had four or more comorbidities.
13.5% of patients died within 30 days of fracture, showing a significant correlation between high CCI and mortality.

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Observational study assesses comorbidities and mortality in elderly with femur fractures, suggesting significant implications.

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Mushtaq et al. (2026) studied this question.

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