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Sverre A. I. Loggers
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Clinically relevant bleeding risk in low-energy fragility fractures of the pelvis in elderly patients
Low-energy fragility fractures of the pelvis (FFP) are an underestimated entity, yet increasing in incidence. The bleeding risk for pelvic fractures in high-energy trauma is well known, resulting in adequate t...
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Open AccessExtramedullary versus intramedullary fixation of unstable trochanteric femoral fractures (AO type 31-A2): a systematic review and meta-analysis
The aim of this systematic review was to compare extramedullary fixation and intramedullary fixation for AO type 31-A2 trochanteric fractures in the elderly, with regard to functional outcomes, complications, ...
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Open AccessThe value of preoperative diagnostic testing and geriatric assessment in frail institutionalized elderly with a hip fracture; a secondary analysis of the FRAIL-HIP study
This study evaluated (preoperative and geriatric) diagnostic testing and its consequences in operatively and nonoperatively treated frail older adults with an acute hip fracture.
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Open AccessExtramedullary versus intramedullary fixation of stable trochanteric femoral fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis
This systematic review and meta-analysis compared extramedullary fixation and intramedullary fixation for stable two-part trochanteric femoral fractures (AO type 31-A1) with regards to functional outcomes, com...
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Open AccessTrauma care during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Netherlands: a level 1 trauma multicenter cohort study
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused major healthcare challenges worldwide resulting in an exponential increase in the need for hospital- and intensive care support for COVID-19 patients. As a result...
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Open AccessThe value of nonoperative versus operative treatment of frail institutionalized elderly patients with a proximal femoral fracture in the shade of life (FRAIL-HIP); protocol for a multicenter observational cohort study
Proximal femoral fractures are strongly associated with morbidity and mortality in elderly patients. Mortality is highest among frail institutionalized elderly with both physical and cognitive comorbidities wh...
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Open AccessPreoperative chest radiographs in hip fracture patients: is there any additional value?
Preoperative screening in hip fracture patients is vital to minimize perioperative complications. Preoperative chest radiographs (POCR) are performed in many hip fracture patients. Earlier research showed that...
