89REVIEW OF NECK OF FEMUR FRACTURE (NOFF) PATHWAY AT PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL

2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. i24-i25
Author(s):  
M Kaneshamoorthy ◽  
J Snook ◽  
P Seguera ◽  
T Lopez
Keyword(s):  
Femur Fracture ◽  
Princess Alexandra Hospital ◽  
Neck Of Femur ◽  
Neck Of Femur Fracture

scholarly journals Is There a Role for Early Palliative Intervention in Frail Older Patients With a Neck of Femur Fracture?

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 215145931878223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Davies ◽  
Thomas Tilston ◽  
Katherine Walsh ◽  
Michael Kelly
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Femur Fracture ◽  
Trauma Centre ◽  
Care Plan ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Neck Of Femur ◽  
Early Palliative Care ◽  
Multidisciplinary Meeting ◽  
Major Trauma Centre ◽  
Neck Of Femur Fracture

Background: Patients with a neck of femur fracture have a high mortality rate. National outcomes have improved significantly as the management of this patient group is prioritized. In 2016, however, 4398 (6.7%) patients died within 30 days of admission. Objective: To investigate whether palliative care could be integrated early in the care plan for high-risk patients. Methods: All cases of inpatient mortality following neck of femur fracture at North Bristol Major Trauma Centre over a 24-month period were reviewed. A comprehensive assessment of care was performed from the emergency department until death. All investigations, interventions, and management decisions were recorded. A consensus decision regarding expected mortality was made for each case at a multidisciplinary meeting which included surgical, orthogeriatric, nursing, and anesthetic team input. Results: A total of 1033 patients were admitted following a neck of femur fracture. There were 74 inpatient deaths, and 82% were considered predictable at our multidisciplinary meeting. The mean length of stay was 18 days (range: 0-85, median 14). In 42% of cases, mortality was considered predictable on admission, and 40% were considered predictable following acute deterioration. These patients received on average 28 blood tests (range: 4-114) and 6.8 X-rays and computed tomographies (range: 2-20). Of this, 66% received end-of-life care; mean duration 2.3 days (range: 0-17). Conclusions: Mortality rates remain high in a subset of patients. This study demonstrates that intensive investigation and medical management frequently continues until death, including in patients with predictably poor outcomes. Early palliative care input has been integrated successfully into patient management in other specialties. We demonstrate that it is feasible to identify patients with hip fracture who may benefit from this expertise.

scholarly journals A simple screening question for cognitive impairment in neck of femur fracture patients

Injury Extra ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 43 (10) ◽  
pp. 104
Author(s):  
N. Gunasekera ◽  
D. Ramoutar ◽  
C. Morris ◽  
T. Aung ◽  
C. Moran
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Femur Fracture ◽  
Neck Of Femur ◽  
Screening Question ◽  
Neck Of Femur Fracture ◽  
Simple Screening

scholarly journals P16 An audit of elderly patients with a femoral fracture: is the quality of care received by patients affected by where in the femur the fracture occurs?

BJS Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
O A Javed ◽  
M J Khan ◽  
Y Abbas ◽  
S Pillai ◽  
K Hristova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Bone Health ◽  
Nutritional Assessment ◽  
Femur Fracture ◽  
Femoral Fractures ◽  
Neck Of Femur ◽  
Femur Fractures ◽  
Neck Of Femur Fracture ◽  
Health Review

Abstract Introduction Elderly patients with femoral fractures are often frail and require a multidisciplinary approach to optimise medical care, rehabilitation and prevention of further injury. Previously, neck of femur fracture patients were the focus of such an approach, but NICE and BOAST guidelines emphasise extending this care to other elderly trauma patients. Methods A retrospective analysis of 43 patients over 60 years old at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in 2019 with a femoral fracture other than a neck of femur fracture. BOAST guideline standards were surgery within 36 hours, orthogeriatric assessment within 72 hours, a documented ceiling of treatment, falls risk assessment, bone health review, nutritional assessment and physiotherapy review. Results Our study showed worse outcomes in all standards for patients with femoral shaft, distal femur and periprosthetic femur fractures compared to neck of femur fractures: surgery within 36 hours (63.9% vs. 66%); orthogeriatric assessment within 72 hours (32.6% vs. 91.9%); falls risk assessment (76.7% vs. 99.6%); bone health review (41.9% vs. 99.7%); nutritional assessment (55.8% vs. 99.6%); physiotherapy review (97.7% vs. 98.9%). The group also had worse outcomes for average length of stay (19 days vs. 14 days) and 30 day mortality (9.3% vs. 8.6%). Discussion Our study showed a discrepancy in care received by elderly patients with femoral fractures other than neck of femur. We will introduce a proforma for all femoral fractures, present our findings to orthogeriatric, bone health and physiotherapy teams to involve them in the care of such patients and re-audit following these recommendations.

scholarly journals Total hip replacement for neck of femur fracture: Comparing outcomes with matched elective cohort

Injury ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 47 (10) ◽  
pp. 2144-2148 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.W. Lim ◽  
G.S. Ng ◽  
R.C. Jenkins ◽  
D. Ridley ◽  
A.C. Jariwala ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Total Hip Replacement ◽  
Hip Replacement ◽  
Femur Fracture ◽  
Neck Of Femur ◽  
Total Hip ◽  
Neck Of Femur Fracture

23 Reaudit and Completing the Audit Cycle of Quality of Informed Consent for Surgery on Neck of Femur Fracture in Royal Stoke University Hospital

2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
T Khaleeq ◽  
U Hanif ◽  
Y Maqsood ◽  
K Ahmed ◽  
A Patel
Keyword(s):  
Informed Consent ◽  
Femur Fracture ◽  
Limb Length Discrepancy ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Junior Doctors ◽  
Neck Of Femur ◽  
Audit Cycle ◽  
Neck Of Femur Fracture ◽  
British Orthopaedic Association

Abstract Using guidelines highlighted by the British Orthopaedic Association an reaudit was performed within our department to assess the adequacy of informed consent for NOF fractures to complete the audit cycle. 50 patients were included in the Audit and reaudit. Risk was classified as common, less common, rare and ‘other’. The adequacy of informed consent was evaluated by assessing the quality and accuracy of documentation. Infection, bleeding risks, clots and anaesthetic risks were documented in all patients (100%). Areas of improvement were seen in the documentation of neurovascular injuries (98%), pain (90%) and altered wound healing (87%). There was no significant change in the documentation of failure of surgery (83%) and neurovascular injuries (98%). The Poorly documented risk factors from the initial audit were seen to improve which included mortality (70%), prosthetic dislocation (90%) and limb length discrepancy (50%). There has been a significant improvement in the quality of Informed consent in the department and this could be attributed to the installation of ward posters and verbal dissemination of information to junior doctors. Recommendation for interventions would be to present in the next clinical governance meeting and presenting at the new junior doctors’ induction at August.

Occult Bilateral Hip Fracture Secondary to Seizure: A Case Report and Literature Review

2007 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-76
Author(s):  
J Fingleton ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Hip Fracture ◽  
Functional Outcomes ◽  
Femur Fracture ◽  
Delayed Diagnosis ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Diagnostic Challenge ◽  
Neck Of Femur ◽  
Acute Medicine ◽  
Neck Of Femur Fracture

Seizures are a common presenting complaint in acute medicine and post-ictal patients can pose a diagnostic challenge. Approximately 1% of patients presenting after a seizure will have sustained a fracture. Delayed diagnosis is common and can lead to worse functional outcomes. A case of occult bilateral neck of femur fracture secondary to seizure is presented together with a review of the literature.

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