What is the mortality rate after hip fracture?
What is the mortality rate after hip fracture? One-year mortality after hip fracture is 21% once the fracture is surgically addressed. If a hip fracture is not addressed with surgery, the one-year mortality is about 70%. Several studies have shown that the all-cause mortality rate doubles for elderly patients after a hip fracture. Can a fractured femur cause death? Death can occur following a femur fracture due to complications such as blood clots, pneumonia, or infection. What is the most common complication of femoral neck fracture? Most complications are associated with fracture displacement or a delay in diagnosis. Complications include...