TY - JOUR AU - Cudoni, Sebastiano AU - Zedde, Pietro PY - 2020/03/22 Y2 - 2024/03/29 TI - Outcomes for proximal femur fractures JF - Lo Scalpello - Journal JA - Lo Scalpello VL - 34 IS - 1 SE - Trauma Meeting DO - 10.36149/0390-5276-007 UR - https://www.loscalpellojournal.com/article/view/149 SP - 45-50 AB - Fractures of the proximal femur are among the most frequent lesions seen today on account of the increasing mean age of the population. Mortality related to these fractures in elderly patients is around 10% at one month, and 20-30% a year from the fracture. Failures after treatment for medial and lateral fractures of the neck of the femur may be attributed to failed osteosynthesis, failure of the prosthetic implant, or minor complications. To prevent complications, multidisciplinary assessment of the patient is essential, with correct preoperative planning, appropriate selection of the osteosynthesis material or prosthesis, and precise, prompt surgery respecting all tissues. ER -