Comorbidity and risk of infection among patients with hip fracture: a Danish population-based cohort study.

ABSTRACT: Impact of comorbidity on infection risk among hip fracture patients is unclear. We found high incidence of infection. Comorbidity was an important risk factor for infection up to 1 year after surgery. Results indicates a need for additional investment in pre- and postoperative programs that assist patients with high comorbidity.

Purpose

Comorbidity level and incidence of infection have increased among older patients with hip fracture. The impact of comorbidity on infection risk is unclear. We conducted a cohort study examining the absolute and relative risks of infection in relation to comorbidity level among hip fracture patients.

Methods

Utilizing Danish population-based medical registries, we identified 92,600 patients aged ≥ 65 years undergoing hip fracture surgery betwee

SUBMITTER: Gadgaard NR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10511604 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature