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September 10, 2025

Effect of BMI, Bone Density and Co-Morbidities on the Outcome and Mortality among Elderly Patients (60 Years and Above) Undergoing Surgical Intervention for Fracture Neck of Femur

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RVRohit Rai VatsyanPSPankit ShekharVSVirender Singh

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Overview

Prospective analysis of surgical outcomes for hip fracture in elderly patients, suggesting risk factors include bmi and bone density.

Key Points

  • Higher bmi and lower bone density significantly correlate with increased mortality rates in elderly patients undergoing surgery.
  • The study involved 486 male and 36 female patients aged 60 and above, indicating a significant sample of elderly individuals affected by hip fractures.
  • Measurement of bone density showed a majority of patients in grades 4 to 6, highlighting the prevalence of low bone strength among this population.
  • Ongoing monitoring and improved interventions are essential, as hip fractures represent a major public health concern for aging populations.

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Vatsyan et al. (2022) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23dc5b210217d6478ef24https://doi.org/10.47310/hjcmph.2022.v03i02.020
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