Why the study?
International guidelines recommend surgical treatment of hip fractures within the first 48 hours, prompting investigation into factors related to surgical delays.
What factors are related to the delay of surgical treatment for hip fractures in patients over 50 years old?
Observational (n=52)
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What factors are related to the delay of surgical treatment for hip fractures in patients over 50 years old?
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The median delay for hip fracture surgery was 127 hours, significantly longer than the recommended 48 hours, driven by clinical and administrative factors like infections and bed availability.
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Huaman-Diaz et al. (2023) conducted an observational in hip fracture (n=52). Clinical and administrative factors was evaluated on Delay time of surgical treatment.
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