Key result
Hip fracture treatment in 2013-2014 was associated with a 13% reduction in 1-year mortality for all fractures (RR 0.87) compared to 2005-2006.
Why the study?
Do changes in operative treatment over a decade improve reoperation rates and 1-year mortality in patients 60 years or older with hip fractures?
Population
72,741 patients aged 60 years or older with femoral neck (FFN) fractures and trochanteric fractures in Norway
Comparison
Operative treatment in later time periods with… vs Operative treatment in earlier time periods
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
1 year
Authors
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Indicates potential care improvements over time; leaves open specific drivers and needs prospective confirmation.
Cohort (n=72,741)
Yes
Do changes in operative treatment over a decade improve reoperation rates and 1-year mortality in patients 60 years or older with hip fractures?
Relative Risk: 0.87 (95% CI 0.83–0.91)
Changes in hip fracture treatment in Norway over a decade, including increased use of arthroplasty and intramedullary nails, were associated with reduced risks of reoperation and 1-year mortality.
Gjertsen et al. (2017) conducted a cohort in Hip fractures (femoral neck and trochanteric) (n=72,741). Surgery in 2013-2014 vs. Surgery in 2005-2006 was evaluated on 1-year mortality (RR 0.87, 95% CI 0.83-0.91). Hip fracture treatment in 2013-2014 was associated with a 13% reduction in 1-year mortality for all fractures (RR 0.87) compared to 2005-2006.
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