Determinants of waiting times for surgery in older patients with hip fractures: a two-center retrospective study in Japanese acute care hospitals

Determinants of waiting times for surgery in older patients with hip fractures: a two-center retrospective study in Japanese acute care hospitals

Abstract Background Hip fractures represent a significant public health issue in an aging society. Early surgical intervention for hip fractures in older adults is associated with fewer complications and higher survival rates, and recent reimbursement incentives in Japan have aimed to encourage surg...

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Main Authors: Yunhan Ji, Takehiro Michikawa, Kenta Zouchi, Kurenai Hachiya, Takumi Taniguchi, Keigo Sato, XiaoJian Ye, Mitsuhiro Morita, Nobuyuki Fujita
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Older adults
Hip fracture
Early surgery
Waiting time
Acute care hospitals
Japan
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-06149-4
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