High risks of failure observed for A1 trochanteric femoral fractures treated with a DHS compared to the PFNA in a prospective observational cohort study.

Introduction: Both the DHS and the PFNA are common and well-studied treatment options for stable trochanteric fractures. The aim of the current study was to compare the implant failure rates of these two implants in 31A1 type trochanteric femoral fractures.

Materials And Methods: A single-centre observational cohort study was conducted in the Hip Fracture Unit of a multicentre level 1 trauma teaching hospital between December 2016 and October 2018.

The Prognostic Value of Metabolic Profiling in Older Patients With a Proximal Femoral Fracture.

Introduction: High mortality rates of approximately 20% within 1 year after treatment are observed for patients with proximal femoral fractures. This preliminary study explores the prognostic value of a previously constructed mortality risk score based on a set of 14 metabolites for the survival and functional recovery in patients with proximal femoral fractures.

Materials And Methods: A prospective observational cohort study was conducted including patients admitted with a proximal femoral fracture.

Prognostic Factors for Short-term Recovery of Independence in a Multistate Model for Patients With a Hip Fracture.

Objectives: This study investigates the transitions of community-dwelling patients with a proximal femoral fracture towards recovery of independence using multistate modeling. The prognostic value of factors affecting the short-term rate of recovery of independence in activities of daily living was assessed for the resilient portion of the population.

Design: An inception cohort was recruited between 2016 and 2019.

The functional effect of lesser trochanter involvement in hip fractures: A prospective cohort study.

Introduction: Hip fractures are the most common fractures amongst frail older patients. Earlier studies have indicated an impaired hip flexion strength in patients with fractures that include detachment of the lesser trochanter. These patients may experience protracted functional impairment and longer recovery time, causing prolonged rehabilitation journeys.

Independent factors associated with long-term functional outcomes in patients with a proximal femoral fracture: A systematic review.

Introduction: The current understanding of prognostic factors of functional recovery after a proximal femoral fracture is limited, and enhancements could improve the prognostic accuracy and target subgroups for additional care strategies. This systematic review aims to identify all studied factors with an independent prognostic value for the long-term functional recovery of patients with a proximal femoral fracture.

Materials And Methods: Observational studies with multivariate analyses on prognostic factors of long-term functional outcome after proximal femoral fractures were obtained through an electronic search performed on November 9, 2018.

Screening for malnutrition in patients admitted to the hospital with a proximal femoral fracture.

Introduction: The prevalence of malnutrition in patients admitted with a proximal femoral fracture is considered high and the negative effects on health are well-studied. The SNAQ and the MNA-SF are two screening tools routinely used during admission of acute medical patients. The aim of this study is to compare the screening capacity of the SNAQ score and the MNA-SF, and to evaluate their predictive values for malnutrition using the ESPEN criteria.

Surgical Approaches and Hemiarthroplasty Outcomes for Femoral Neck Fractures: A Meta-Analysis.

Background: The lateral approach (LA), posterior approach (PA), and anterior approach (AA) are conventional surgical access routes for hemiarthroplasty in proximal femoral fractures. This meta-analysis assesses and compares the outcomes and attempts to identify the best approach for hemiarthroplasty in the treatment of proximal femoral fractures.

Methods: An electronic search was performed from inception to October 25, 2017, for comparative studies including at least 2 of the conventional approaches.

Prospective comparison of the anterior and lateral approach in hemiarthroplasty for hip fractures: a study protocol.

Background: The Direct Anterior Approach (DAA) is an alternative approach to the currently most used Lateral Approach (LA) for hip replacement in femoral neck fracture patients. Compared to the LA, the DAA minimizes soft tissue damage. Sparing muscle tissue may facilitate early and improved postoperative mobility.

Differences between colon and rectal cancer in complications, short-term survival and recurrences.

Purpose: Many apparent differences exist in aetiology, genetics, anatomy and treatment response between colon cancer (CC) and rectal cancer (RC). This study examines the differences in patient characteristics, prevalence of complications and their effect on short-term survival, long-term survival and the rate of recurrence between RC and CC.

Methods: For all stage II-III CC and RC patients who underwent resection with curative intent (2006-2008) in five hospitals in the Netherlands, occurrence of complications, crude survival, relative survival and recurrence rates were compared.