Injury
Cause of hip fracture surgery delays linked to death risk
Medical delays were associated with 3.573 times the odds of death at 30 days and 2.144 times the odds at one year.Medical delays were associated with 3.573 times the odds of death at 30 days and 2.144 times the odds at one year.
Cohort · 1,769 peopleBones and joints
Who was studied1,769 older patients with hip fractures, one year
What changedDeath at 30 days was higher with medical delays (odds ratio 3.573; comparison group unspecified)
The catchConcurrent acute illnesses and coexisting conditions could explain higher mortality among medically delayed patients