Open AccessThe Interaction Effect Between Previous Stroke and Hip Fracture on Postoperative Mortality: A Nationwide Cohort Study
Author(s) -
Thomas Johannesson Hjelholt,
Søren Paaske Johnsen,
Peter Krogh Brynningsen,
Alma B Pedersen
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
clinical epidemiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.868
H-Index - 58
ISSN - 1179-1349
DOI - 10.2147/clep.s361507
Subject(s) - medicine , hip fracture , stroke (engine) , cohort , cohort study , emergency medicine , physical therapy , osteoporosis , mechanical engineering , engineering
It remains uncertain how a history of stroke impacts the prognosis for patients with hip fracture. This study aimed to evaluate mortality following hip fracture surgery by comparing patients with and without a history of stroke.