In this review: Early initiation of physical therapy after geriatric hip fracture surgery is associated with shorter hospital length of stay and decreased 30-day mortality (Injury; abstract only available for free)
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Study: Starting Physical Therapy on Surgery Day Tied to Shorter Hospital Stays
Geriatric hip fracture surgery patients who started PT services on the day of surgery or one day later also had lower mortality.
Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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Date: December 7, 2022
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