11-year results in 2,846 patients of the Peterborough Hip Fracture Project: Reduced morbidity, mortality and hospital stay

3,025 consecutive patients presenting over an 11-year period with an acute hip fracture were prospectively studied to determine the effectiveness of a designated hip fracture service. After the introduction of the service, the mean length of hospital stay per patient was reduced from 51 days to 21 d...

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