Incidence and risk factors for stroke after hip fracture: a meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: Hip fractures represent a high burden and are associated with mortality in up to 30% of the cases. Stroke complications can be devastating and increase mortality and disability in elderly patients. This study aimed to determine the overall incidence and risk factors for stroke in patients with hip fractures. A systematic search of the literature using PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, and Cochrane Collaboration Library databases was carried out. Studies have reported the incidence of stroke in patients > 50 years of age with hip fractures. Data were extracted according to PRISMA guidelines (PROSPERO: CRD42023384742). Data were combined using Review Manager version 5.4. A random-effects model was adopted if a significant heterogeneity was observed. The primary outcome was the incidence of stroke in p

SUBMITTER: Lamo-Espinosa JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10582073 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature