From: Effects of delayed hip replacement on postoperative hip function and quality of life in elderly patients with femoral neck fracture
Delayed causes
Patients (number)
Nonoperative treatments
20
Misdiagnosis
2
Missed diagnosis
3
Comorbidities
22
Recent myocardial infarction
7
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
4
Pulmonary embolism
Serious Cardiac insufficiency
8