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Rapid transfer to specialist orthopaedic ward reduces mortality in hip fracture patients, but several factors reduce the ability to achieve the < 4-hour target

Crossref DOI link: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00068-026-03097-5

Published Online: 2026-02-23

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Katsanevakis, Marios

Farag, Mohamed

Norrish, Alan R
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Article History

Received: 19 September 2025

Accepted: 12 January 2026

First Online: 23 February 2026

Declarations

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: This retrospective study involving human participants was in accordance with the 1964 Helsinki Declaration and its later amendments [ ]. The study was registered with the trust audit and clinical governance department under reference number 24-600c. Supported by the HRA decision tool, the project was deemed exempt from research ethics review in accordance with trust and national guidelines.

: All patient information was anonymised, and the submission does not include images that may identify the person. Consequently, no informed consent was required from the patients.

: The authors declare no competing interests.

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