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European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery

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Open Access 28-03-2024 | Direct Oral Anticoagulant | Editorial

Focus on the proximal femur

Authors: Klemens Horst, Frank Hildebrand

Published in: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery | Issue 2/2024

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Proximal femur fractures (PFF), often associated with osteoporosis and falls, represent a significant healthcare challenge, especially among the aging population. As the global demographic undergoes a shift towards an older age structure, the incidence of these fractures is on the rise [1]. However, recent advancements have brought about promising developments in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of PFF. This issue of the European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery therefore focuses on recent aspects of PFF in the elderly. …

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Title: Focus on the proximal femur
Authors: Klemens Horst
Frank Hildebrand
Publication date: 28-03-2024
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Keywords: Direct Oral Anticoagulant
Direct Oral Anticoagulant
Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor
Published in: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery / Issue 2/2024
Print ISSN: 1863-9933
Electronic ISSN: 1863-9941
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00068-024-02502-1

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