Predicting survival after hip fracture with frailty and a score
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at whether a simple score (Nottingham Hip Fracture Score) and a frailty check can help predict survival after hip fracture surgery. It aims to help doctors better understand risks for older adults who need hip surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years old or older.
- You have a broken hip (fracture in the upper part of the thigh bone).
- You are scheduled to have surgery for your hip fracture.
- Your fracture is not caused by a disease like cancer or by a very high-energy injury.
- You have not had a second hip fracture during the study period.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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