Risk Factors of Mortality in Patients With Periprosthetic Fractures: An Experience of 100 Cases
Age and operative management significantly impacted mortality in periprosthetic fractures. Older age (≥81 years) and nonoperative management were linked to higher mortality rates.
Authors
- Hussnain Mushtaq (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0127-130X)
- Irfan Ahmad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8311-1731)
- Fouad Chaudhry (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4693-6165)
- Junaid Zeb
- Mariam Aziz
Institutions
- King Edward Medical University (PK)
- Royal Derby Hospital (GB)
- Russells Hall Hospital (GB)
- Heartlands Hospital (GB)
- Royal Alexandra Hospital (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-02-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.79863
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.01