Patient and system specific variables and mortality post hip fracture

IntroductionPatient-specific variablesSystem specific variablesConclusionReferences Introduction Mortality risk assessment  Fragility hip fractures are both common and costly. Mortality post hip fracture has been reported previously at 10% at 30-days and 30% at 1-year.1 2  There have been a number of improvements regarding hip fracture care secondary to international audit in the form of national hip fracture registries. Data from the National Hip Fracture Database (UK) suggests a reduction in 30-day mortality secondary to audit.1  Evidence-based up-to-date information on mortality rates following hip fracture is important to guide (i) communication with the patient and their loved ones, (ii) local and national risk management, (iii) discharge