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Recovery yfrom hip pfracture<br />

(or not…)<br />

– Up to 36% <strong>of</strong> patients die in first year post<br />

fracture<br />

– 60% <strong>of</strong> patients do not regain pre-fracture level el<br />

<strong>of</strong> mobility<br />

– Only 40% can perform ADL’s independently at<br />

12 months

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