Moderate to severe anemia at admission increases the risk of complications in patients over 60 years with hip fracture.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anemia frequently occurs in patients with hip fractures and represents a risk factor that can potentially be altered. To evaluate the association between admission anemia and complications in older hip fracture patients while exploring the potential impact of anemia on complications from the perspective of overall, operation and non-operation.

Methods

This retrospective study enrolled in-patients over 60 years old with hip fractures from January 2020 to November 2023. At admission, anemic patients were identified as having a hemoglobin level below 12 g/dL in females and 13 g/dL in males. Anemia was further classified as mild, moderate, or severe. Data encompassing demographics, comorbidities, medications, information on fracture and surgery, and complications were

SUBMITTER: Guan L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11414201 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature