Different C-reactive protein kinetics in post-operative hip-fractured geriatric patients with and without complications.

Y, Beloosesky; J, Grinblat; A, Pirotsky; A, Weiss; D, Hendel

doi:10.1159/000078350

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Different C-reactive protein kinetics in post-operative hip-fractured geriatric patients with and without complications.

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Beloosesky Y

Grinblat J

Pirotsky A

Abstract

<h4>Background</h4>Hip fracture is a frequent injury in the elderly, and is associated with a high incidence of functional impairment, complications and mortality.<h4>Objective</h4>To determine kinetics of C-reactive protein (CRP), fibrinogen and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) in hip-fractured...

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