Journal of Bone Research
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Timar B

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  Delay of Surgery does not Increase Transfusion Rates in Extracapsular Proximal Femur Fractures Stabilized with Intramedullary Implants
  Author(s): Vermesan D, Haragus H, Prejbeanu R, Boia E, Niculescu M, Timar B, Tattoli M, Longo L, Caprio M, Abbinante A and Cagiano R Vermesan D, Haragus H, Prejbeanu R, Boia E, Niculescu M, Timar B, Tattoli M, Longo L, Caprio M, Abbinante A and Cagiano R
  
  Scope: Aim of the study was to determine whether the delay of surgery increased transfusion requirements in extracapsular proximal femur fractures stabilized with intramedullary implants. Materials and Methods: We performed an internal audit (retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data) on blood transfusion requirements for hip fractures. Into this study were included 151 consecutive extracapsular proximal femur fractures in patients older than 55 years operated in our clinic over 9 months. Results: About the 126 patients operated using a short intramedullary implant, the time from admission to surgery did not correlate with transfusion needs (p=0.650). Patient’s age was positively correlated with the number of the received transfusions (p=0.125). Patient’s hemoglobin at admission was inverse.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2572-4916.1000173

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