Broken necks of the femur in a psychogeriatric hospital.
We report a prospective study of the results of treatment of fractures of the neck of the femur in 102 patients in a psychogeriatric hospital. The results show that early operation may reduce complications but the aftercare should be in the familiar surroundings of the mental hospital. The costs of this policy are also considered.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D005265:Femoral Neck Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000401:mortality / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D006778:Hospitals, Psychiatric; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000150:complications*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000150:complications; D011446:Prospective Studies