Mortality and Locomotion 6 Months After Hospitalization for Hip Fracture

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Hip fracture is a common and important cause of mortality and loss of function. An estimated 350 000 hip fractures occur annually in the United States, and the total inpatient cost of caring for these patients is nearly $6 billion per year exclusive of physician charges.1 After a short hospital stay, patients with hip fracture may receive medical and rehabilitative services from varying combinations of acute rehabilitation, nursing home, and home care services—often from several different and unconnected providers. Among patients discharged following hospitalization for hip fracture, only 60% will have recovered their prefracture walking ability by 6 months,2 and 24% of patients will have died by 12 months.3 Consequently, there is a need for a practical means for improving outcomes, including function, of these patients.

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