Results of surgical treatment of proximal femur fractures in patients operated at the Traumatology Clinic of the University Hospital Olomouc in the years 2017–2023
Authors:
Aleš Morávek; Lukáš Vinter; Ondřej Dokoupil
Authors‘ workplace:
Traumatologická klinika Lékařské fakulty Univerzity Palackého a Fakultní nemocnice Olomouc
Published in:
Geriatrie a Gerontologie 2025, 14, č. 4: 156-160
Category:
Original Article
doi:
https://doi.org/10.61568/geri/50-6616/20251113/142063
Overview
Morávek A, Vinter L, Dokoupil O. Results of surgical treatment of proximal femur fractures in patients operated at the Traumatology Clinic of the University hospital Olomouc in the years 2017–2023
Proximal femur (PF) fracture is one of the most common trauma diagnoses in geriatric patients. they most commonly affect women of advanced age, typically around 80 years old, and occur as a result of low-energy injuries, most often falls after tripping. the dominant type of fracture in this group is the pertrochanteric fracture. the patient’s prognosis is closely linked to their health status and physical condition prior to the injury. the main goal of treatment is the fastest possible return to the original level of mobility and minimizing the impact on quality of life. Given demographic trends indicating an aging population, an increase in the number of these fractures can be expected. This is also asso ciated with growing demands on the healthcare system – both in terms of the financial costs of treatment and the capacity of operating rooms and subsequent rehabilitation care.
Keywords:
mortality – fracture – proximal femur – complica tions
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