An audit of admissions and mortality of orthopedic indoor patients in a tertiary care hospital of India

摘要

Mortality in orthopaedics is different in underdeveloped, developing and developed countries depending on the health, orthopaedic and trauma care services, education status and social awareness. Analysis of mortality and causes of death is an important step to identify the risk factor. Such study is invaluable for epidemiological monitoring and health care planning.