Distal femoral fractures are 10 times less common than hip fractures. 12-month mortality has been reported as 25–30% but there is no longer-term data. In Northumbria hip fractures have a 5-year mortality of 68%. To analyse 5-year mortality in distal femur fractures in the Northumbrian NHS trust, and identify risk factors for mortality. To compare the results to literature standards and Northumbrian hip fracture data.Background
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