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2004 to 2017 Saw Increase in Fractures for Elderly Dog Walkers
by modernClinician Editorial Team
From 2004 to 2017, there was a significant increase in the annual number of elderly Americans presenting to U.S. emergency departments with fractures associated with walking leashed dogs, according to a research letter published online March 6 in JAMA Surgery.
Some Lose Independence After Surgical Tx of Femoral Neck Fx
by modernClinician Editorial Team
A considerable proportion of older patients with femoral neck fracture are institutionalized or require walking aids 12 months after surgical treatment for their injury, according to a study published online Feb. 18 in the Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma.
Electronic Order Set May Reduce Inappropriate ECG Monitoring
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Use of electronic order sets is a safe and effective way to enhance appropriate electrocardiographic monitoring of hospitalized patients, according to a study published in the March issue of the American Journal of Critical Care.
Risk Factors ID’d for Site Infection After Orthopedic Surgery in Seniors
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Five risk factors are independently associated with surgical site infection among geriatric patients undergoing elective orthopedic surgery, according to a study published online Feb. 20 in the International Wound Journal.
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