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The impact of pre- versus postoperative geriatric consultation in elderly patients with hip fractures

Aug 2026 · European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery · Vol 52 · 0 citations · 35 references
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Preoperative versus postoperative initial geriatric consultation was not independently associated with delirium incidence and produced comparable short-term clinical outcomes.

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