Publications by authors named "A W Duckworth"
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View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: There is a paucity of longer-term outcome data in younger adult patients who undergo fixation for an intracapsular hip fracture. The aims of this study were to evaluate the outcomes for young adult patients undergoing intracapsular hip fracture fixation and to assess factors associated with failure and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs).
Methods: From 2008 to 2018, 112 consecutive patients ≤60 years of age (mean age, 48 years [range, 20 to 60 years]; 54% male) were retrospectively identified as having undergone fixation of an intracapsular hip fracture.
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- The study investigates how living alone or with someone who is chronically ill affects outcomes for hip fracture patients aged 50 and older.
- It found that 56% of 12,089 patients lived alone, who were generally older and had more long-term health conditions compared to those living with a co-resident.
- Living alone and living with someone with dementia significantly increased the risk of needing care home admission after a hip fracture, but living alone had no substantial effect on the likelihood of emergency hospital admission within 30 days.
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- The study aims to compare the outcomes of conservative management vs. surgical fixation for dorsally displaced distal radius fractures in elderly patients (≥ 65 years).
- It will involve a randomized trial with participants assessed at various intervals, focusing on metrics like wrist function, pain, grip strength, and cost-effectiveness.
- The findings will inform treatment strategies for elderly patients with these fractures, addressing the anticipated rise in such injuries due to an aging population.