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Intertrochanteric and femoral neck fractures' in patients with parkinsonism


A.J. Hammer

Abstract

Thirty-eight patients with parkinsonism were reviewed after fracture of the hip. The 12-month mortality rate was' the same as in other patients with hip fractures but without parkinsonism. However, the morbidity was higher - with loss of independent existence, loss of ambulation and an increased risk of dislocation of the endoprosthesis.


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