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ArticleBMC musculoskeletal disorders2022

Predictors of long-term mortality after intertrochanteric fractures surgery: a 3-year retrospective study.

Yao Lu, Qiang Huang, Yibo Xu, Cheng Ren, Liang Sun, Wenchao Dong, Ming Li, Hanzhong Xue, Zhong Li, Kun Zhang and 2 more

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Yao Lu *Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710054, Shaan'xi Province, China.
Qiang Huang *Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710054, Shaan'xi Province, China.
Yibo Xu *Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710054, Shaan'xi Province, China.
Cheng RenDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710054, Shaan'xi Province, China.
Liang SunDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710054, Shaan'xi Province, China.
Wenchao DongShaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xian yang, 710000, Shaanxi, China.
Ming LiDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710054, Shaan'xi Province, China.
Hanzhong XueDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710054, Shaan'xi Province, China.
Zhong LiDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710054, Shaan'xi Province, China.
Kun ZhangDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710054, Shaan'xi Province, China.
Teng MaDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710054, Shaan'xi Province, China. gukemt@163.com.
Qian WangDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710054, Shaan'xi Province, China. tianyunqilai@163.com.

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Abstract

introductionIntertrochanteric fractures are associated with high mortality rates; however, long-term data on survival and predictors remain scarce. Therefore, this study investigated risk factors associated with 3-year mortality in elderly patients with intertrochanteric fractures.

methodsIn a retrospective study, 156 elderly patients with intertrochanteric fractures who underwent surgery between January 2017 to January 2018 at our center were included. Association-affecting variables, such as gender, age, time from injury to surgery, hemoglobin (Hb), total lymphocyte count (TLC), albumin, malnutrition, and co-morbidities, were recorded and analyzed. Afterward, logistic regression was used to analyze the significant variables and find independent predictors for 3-year mortality.

resultsA total of 156 patients were followed up for 3 years. The 1-year, 2-year, and 3-year postoperative cumulative mortality rates were 9.6% (15/156), 16.7% (26/156), and 24.4% (38/156), respectively. Simple analyses found that age, Hb, albumin, and malnutrition were associated with 3-year mortality (p < 0.05). Multivariable analysis confirmed that advanced age (p < 0.001) and low albumin (p = 0.014) were independent risk factors for 3-year mortality.

conclusionLow serum albumin and advanced age were independent risk factors for long-term mortality in elderly patients with intertrochanteric fractures.

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Hip FracturesMalnutritionAgedAlbuminsHemoglobinsHumansPostoperative PeriodRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsAlbuminsHemoglobinsHemoglobinIntertrochanteric fracturesMortalityTLC

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