Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on hip fracture volume, disposition, and readmission rates

Our study aimed to assess the effects COVID had on the incidence of hip fractures. Hip fracture cases (from March 1 to September 1) were compared in 2018, 2019, and 2020. Data were analyzed for surgical volume, discharge location, and readmission rates. There was a statistically significant decrease...

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Published in:Proceedings - Baylor University. Medical Center 2022, Vol.35 (4), p.444-446
Main Authors: Helal, Asad, Botros, David, Qureshi, Fahad, Alhreish, Khalid, Dutcher, Lincoln, Teel, Jordan, Dawkins, Jonathon, Rizkalla, James
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
COVID-19
Fractures
hip fractures
Hip joint
Joint surgery
Original Research
outcome
Pandemics
skilled nursing facility
Surgical outcomes
trauma
volume
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Summary:Our study aimed to assess the effects COVID had on the incidence of hip fractures. Hip fracture cases (from March 1 to September 1) were compared in 2018, 2019, and 2020. Data were analyzed for surgical volume, discharge location, and readmission rates. There was a statistically significant decrease in hip fractures during 2020 (P 
ISSN:0899-8280
1525-3252
DOI:10.1080/08998280.2022.2046418