Patients over the age of 50 have an increased risk of mortality following hip fracture, which is dependent on factors such as health and post-fracture comorbidities. Findings from a meta-analysis ...

These findings suggest that the GFC may be a cost-effective option over the lifetime of a geriatric patient with hip fracture, although future research is needed to further validate these findings.

Any subsequent hip fracture was included as a readmission along with other causes of readmission ... Neither patients in the HFT who were randomised to comprehensive geriatric care were eligible to ...