Hip Fractures, Mortality, Surgery
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of the study is to evaluate how time from hospital admission to start of surgery influence mortality in patients with acute hip fracture. Data on patients with hip fracture surgery will be collected from the hospital's registration system and will be analyzed regarding age, gender, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Status Classification, type of surgery and time from admission to surgery along with data on mortality.
Interventions
Time from hospital admission to start of hip fracture surgery
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
undergoing * hip fracture surgery between 2007-2016. * Over 60 years of age.
Exclusion criteria
* Pathological fracture. * In-hospital falls. * Diagnostic delay.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Mortality | 30 days | Date of Death captured through Swedish Taxation Authority within 30 days |
Countries
Sweden