Hip Fracture in the Older Patient: Reasons for Delay in Hospitalization and Timing of Surgical Repair

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Why the study?

Does the timing of surgical repair affect survival and functional recovery in older patients with hip fracture?

Population

Older patients with hip fracture

Design

Review

Authors

Discussion

Evidence insufficient to guide surgical timing in older hip fracture patients; leaves open effects on survival and recovery.

Does the timing of surgical repair affect survival and functional recovery in older patients with hip fracture?

Population

Older patients with hip fracture

Intervention

Surgical repair timing

Outcome

Survival and functional recovery

Highlights the need for further research on the impact of surgical delay on survival and functional recovery in older patients with hip fractures.

Orosz et al. (2002) studied this question.

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