Anticoagulation management in elderly patients with proximal femur fractures - overview of current concepts.

Journal: Innovative surgical sciences
Published Date: Dec 5, 2023

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Proximal femur fractures (PFF) are common injuries in elderly patients and can have considerable effects on their quality of life, morbidity, and mortality. Due to pre-existing comorbidities, the prevalence of anticoagulated patients is increasing. The right timing for surgery and perioperative anticoagulation treatment remains controversial.

Authors

  • Yasmin Youssef
    Department of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Plastic Surgery, University Hospital of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany.
  • Anna K I M Dietrich
    Department of Trauma Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.
  • Annika Hättich
    Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospital Hamburg Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.

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