Combining forces in dual certified centers of geriatric trauma/joint replacement according to the German trauma society (DGU)/endocert improves mobility and quality of life in elderly patients with femoral neck fractures: an analysis from the registry for geriatric trauma (ATR-DGU).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Femoral neck fractures represent a significant health challenge among elderly. Specialized geriatric trauma centers (ATZ) and endoprosthesis centers (EPZ) have been established to optimize outcomes through interdisciplinary care. This study investigates the impact of combining expertise of ATZ and EPZ on clinical outcomes of elderly patients with femoral neck fractures.

Methods

This retrospective cohort study analyzed data from 25,443 patients aged > 70 years with femoral neck fractures, who were surgically treated in certified ATZ in Germany between 2016 and 2022. Data was obtained from the Registry for Geriatric Trauma (ATR-DGU). Patients were categorized based on treatment at either certified ATZ alone or at combined ATZ with integrated EPZ. Multivariate analys

SUBMITTER: Lampert C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12827371 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature