Why the study?
Although the incidence of proximal femur fractures is increasing, few detailed reports on associated long-term outcomes and causes of death exist.
What are the long-term survival rates and causes of death in patients aged 65 and older following surgical treatment for proximal femur fractures?
What are the long-term survival rates and causes of death in patients aged 65 and older following surgical treatment for proximal femur fractures?
In patients aged 65 and older undergoing surgery for proximal femur fractures, 5-year survival is 66.7%, with advanced age and intertrochanteric fractures associated with higher mortality, often related to underlying comorbidities.
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High long-term mortality after PFF surgery in the elderly warrants closer follow-up; leaves open need for prospective studies on modifiable risks.
Hashimoto et al. (2023) studied this question.
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