This retrospective study investigates surgical treatment of acetabular fractures in elderly patients (\>60 years of age), either undergoing joint-preserving surgery or joint- replacement. 1 year- outcome with regard to mobility and autonomy is assessed.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
211
Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery (DOTS).
Basel, Switzerland
Change in living arrangements
preservation of autonomy investigated by assessment of living arrangements: at home (by oneself, with a partner, with professional support), residential home for the elderly with occasional support, nursing home)
Time frame: at baseline (right after surgery) and 1 year after surgery
number of rehospitalisations
number of rehospitalisations
Time frame: single time point assessment 1 year after surgery
number of re-surgeries
number of re-surgeries
Time frame: single time point assessment 1 year after surgery
mortality
number of deaths
Time frame: single time point assessment 1 year after surgery
infections
number and type of infections
Time frame: single time point assessment 1 year after surgery
Change in leg length difference
radiological leg length difference (mm)
Time frame: at baseline (right after surgery) and 1 year after surgery
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