Yale A. Fillingham

Impact of Preexisting Dementia on Mortality, Readmissions, and Complications After Surgical Repair of Hip Fractures: A Cohort Analysis

OBJECTIVES: As the population ages, hip fractures are projected to increase. These fractures carry high morbidity and mortality in older adults. Dementia, common among these patients, may further worsen outcomes. This study evaluates the impact of preexisting dementia on mortalit...