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Sep 2026
Concomitant fractures in older patients with proximal femoral fractures: rib fractures are associated with increased complications and mortality for consideration in european geriatric medicine.
Concomitant fractures occur in over 10% of geriatric PFF patients and worsen clinical outcomes, particularly VTE risk, transfusion needs, and mobility; rib fractures are a high-risk subgroup requiring specific clinical attention.
Clemens Roitzsch, Franziska Beyer, K. Schaser et al.
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