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ArticleEuropean journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie2025

Mortality in orthopedic patients: a retrospective review of 333 medical records.

Kamran Shirbache, Asma Mafhoumi, Nazanin Anaraki, Elham Madreseh, Seyyed Hossein Shafiei, Nima Bagheri, Leila Oryadi Zanjani, Ahmadreza Nezameslami, Gholamreza Garmroudi, Mohammad Hossein Nabian

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Kamran ShirbachePediatric Orthopaedic Department, Hôpital Robert-Debré, Groupe Hospitalier Universitaire AP-HP Nord-Université Paris-Cité, Paris, France.
Asma MafhoumiCenter for Orthopedic Trans-Disciplinary Applied Research (COTAR), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Nazanin AnarakiCenter for Orthopedic Trans-Disciplinary Applied Research (COTAR), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Elham MadresehRheumatology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Seyyed Hossein ShafieiOrthopaedic Subspecialty Research Center, Sina University Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Nima BagheriDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Joint Reconstruction Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Leila Oryadi ZanjaniCenter for Orthopedic Trans-Disciplinary Applied Research (COTAR), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Ahmadreza NezameslamiDepartment of Orthopedics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, USA.
Gholamreza GarmroudiCenter for Orthopedic Trans-Disciplinary Applied Research (COTAR), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. garmaroudi@tums.ac.ir.
Mohammad Hossein NabianCenter for Orthopedic Trans-Disciplinary Applied Research (COTAR), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. dr.nabian@gmail.com.

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Abstract

backgroundThe burden of orthopedic admissions has notably increased in recent years. Managing orthopedic conditions is challenging in clinical settings. Orthopedic complaints often necessitate urgent medical intervention to prevent complications and mortality. Despite advancements in medical care, some patients still experience severe complications, extended hospital stays, and death following orthopedic admission. In this study, we aimed to explore the distribution of potential risk factors and common patterns in orthopedic patients who died during their hospitalization. MATERIALS AND

methodsAll the patients who were admitted to three tertiary trauma centers with orthopedic complaints from 2010 to 2023 and died during hospitalization were enrolled in this study. Demographic, injury-related, laboratory-related, intervention-related, complication-related, and healthcare-related data were extracted using the patient's medical records. Descriptive analysis of the collected data was performed using the SPSS version 27 software.

results333 patients who died in the hospital with orthopedic complaints were included in the study and examined. The mean age of patients in this study was 67.89 years, comprising 68% males and 32% females. Trauma was patients' most common clinical cause of admission (63.7%). The prevalence of death before surgery, death during the first 24 h after surgery, and death after 24 h postoperatively were 26.4%, 18.6%, and 55%, respectively.

conclusionsOur findings suggest a high prevalence of trauma as a clinical complaint leading to death among patients, emphasizing the importance of developing an integrated protocol for trauma preventive strategies.

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Hospital MortalityOrthopedic ProceduresPostoperative ComplicationsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsTrauma CentersDeathIn-hospital mortalityInpatient mortalityOrthopedic injuryTrauma

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