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Abstract
Of 1430 patients with proximal femoral fractures admitted into Queen Mary Hospital,
Hong Kong from 1985 to 1990, 146 patients (10.2 per cent) had a history of previous
cerebrovascular accidents. The fracture was on the hemiplegic side in 82 per cent
of patients. Most patients were treated by operation. Intensive physiotherapy was
given to these patients for an average of 6 weeks. The prefracture walking ability
was regained or even improved upon discharge in 60.9 per cent of patients. After an
average follow-up of 21 months, 31 per cent had satisfactory walking and active daily
activities. There was significant correlation of the performance upon discharge from
the hospital with the walking ability at the final follow-up.
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Publication history
Accepted:
August 8,
1991
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© 1992 Published by Elsevier Inc.
