Characteristics and Outcomes of Nonoperatively Managed Patients With Hip Fracture Using the Dutch Hip Fracture Audit

OBJECTIVES: To identify and compare characteristics of patients with hip fracture treated nonoperatively versus those treated operatively. METHODS: Design: Retrospective cohort study. Setting: Hip fracture population–based study. Patient Selection Criteria: All adult patients with hip fractures (OTA/AO 31A and 31B) were included. Patients with pathological or periprosthetic hip fractures were excluded. Outcome Measures and Comparisons: Patients were categorized according to the type of management (operative vs. nonoperative) and type of fracture (nondisplaced vs. other). Patient and fracture c... Mehr ...