Mortality Rates of Humerus Fractures in the Elderly: Does Surgical Treatment Matter?

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Multiple studies have shown the impact of hip fractures on geriatric mortality. Few evaluate mortality after proximal humerus (PH) or distal humerus (DH) fractures, and fewer determine differences in mortality based on management. We aim to evaluate a statewide cohort of elderly patients with PH or DH fractures to evaluate mortality, length of stay, discharge data, readmission, and differences based on management.

Methods

The New York Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System database was used to identify patients 60 years and older admitted with a PH or DH fracture. Patient demographics, including age, gender, sex, race, weight, and insurance status, along with comorbid conditions using the Charlson Comorbidity Index, were determined. Seven-day, 30-day

SUBMITTER: Lander ST 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6988572 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature