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Fracture of the neck of femur, or hip fracture, is common in frail elderly patients with multiplecomorbidities. Collaboration between orthopaedic surgeons, geriatricians, and other members of themultidisciplinary team should be sought to assist in medical management and rehabilitation of suchpatients. Orthogeriatric leadership is as important as high-quality surgery to minimise the effect ofosteoporotic fractures on patient’s quality of life.
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