Bone Abstracts

Objective: From April 2012, pre- and post-operative cognitive assessment amongst hip fracture patients is one of the criteria for enhanced payment to hospitals in England in UK. Aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of dementia amongst hip fractures and assessments from specialist mental health services.Methods: Prospective study.Setting: Acute hip unit at a UK hospital in Wales(not England).Subjects:...

Objective: From April 2012, pre- and post-operative cognitive assessment amongst hip fracture patients is one of the criteria for enhanced payment to hospitals in England in UK. Aim of the study was to assess the association between dementia and hip fracturesMethods: Setting – Acute hip unit at a UK hospital in Wales (not England).Subjects – patients admitted following hip fracturesA single research...