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Table 4 Causes of delay in the D group

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

3

Serious Cardiac insufficiency

8