Key result
A delay in hip fracture surgery was significantly associated with an increase in postoperative complications and morbidity, particularly among male patients.
Why the study?
The study sought to explore the association between time to surgery and 30-day mortality and outcomes in adults 65 years and older undergoing hip fracture surgery for traumatic injuries.
Does a delay in surgery increase 30-day mortality and postoperative complications in adults 65 years and older undergoing hip fracture surgery?
Population
Adults 65 years and older undergoing hip fracture surgery for traumatic injuries in 2014-2019
Comparison
Impact of time to surgery
Design
Retrospective study
Follow-up
30-day
Authors
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Associated morbidity rise with delayed hip fracture surgery in older adults, especially males; supports expedited care but leaves open causal confirmation.
Cohort
No
Does a delay in surgery increase 30-day mortality and postoperative complications in adults 65 years and older undergoing hip fracture surgery?
Delaying hip fracture surgery in older adults is associated with increased postoperative complications and morbidity, particularly in males.
Clinkenbeard et al. (2023) conducted a cohort in Acute hip fractures. Delay in surgery was evaluated on 30-day mortality and postoperative complications. A delay in hip fracture surgery was significantly associated with an increase in postoperative complications and morbidity, particularly among male patients.
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