Why the study?
Hip fractures in the elderly carry notable morbidity, but the influence of postoperative ambulation on outcomes is not well described.
Does walking >5 feet by 72 hours postoperatively reduce 90-day postoperative complications in elderly patients undergoing hip fracture surgery?
Comparison
Walking >5 feet vs <=5 feet by 72 hours postoperatively
Design
Retrospective review
Follow-up
90-day
Authors
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Associated with fewer complications after hip fracture repair; leaves open causal benefit and requires RCTs before practice change.
Does walking >5 feet by 72 hours postoperatively reduce 90-day postoperative complications in elderly patients undergoing hip fracture surgery?
Early mobilization of walking greater than 5 feet within 72 hours after hip fracture surgery in elderly patients is significantly associated with reduced 90-day postoperative complications, including myocardial infarction and death.
VanTienderen et al. (2020) studied this question.
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