J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev 2022 May 1;6(5). Epub 2022 May 1.
From the Trauma Research Department, Penrose Hospital, Colorado Springs, CO (Salottolo, Dr. Meinig, Kelly, Dr. Tanne II, and Dr. Bar-Or); the Trauma Research Department, St Anthony Hospital, Lakewood, CO (Salottolo, Dr. Madayag, and Dr. Bar-Or); the Trauma Research Department, Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS (Salottolo, Dr. Ekengren, and Dr. Bar-Or); the Trauma Research Department, St. Francis Medical Center, Colorado Springs, CO (Dr. Meinig); and the Trauma Research Department, Parker Adventist Hospital, Parker, CO (Dr. Fine).
Introduction: Cigarette smoking is a risk factor for hip fractures, while risk factors for developing delirium include older age and preexisting cognitive impairment. We sought to determine whether smoking status is independently associated with delirium and pain outcomes.
Methods: This was a prospective, observational cohort study of 442 older adults (65 to 90 years) admitted for traumatic hip fracture at five trauma centers. Read More