Influence of level of independence and mobility on consequent care and mortality in patiens after treatment of proximal femoral fractures

Abstract

The ability of patiens to return to their home environment after treatment of proximal femoralfractures is much influenced by their level of independence and mobility prior to injury. In order to define independence and mobility precisely, we used the Harris Hip Score Questionnaire, the Bartel index Questionnaire and EQ-5D Questionnaire.

Keywords

• hip fractures
• osteoporosis
• mortality
• risk factors