Key result
Delayed surgery (>72 h) and postoperative complications increased 1-year mortality risk, with no significant difference between primary arthroplasty and proximal femoral nail.
Why the study?
The study was designed to evaluate risk factors that impact 1-year mortality in elderly patients with hip fractures after treatment with primary arthroplasty and proximal femoral nail.
What are the risk factors impacting 1-year mortality in elderly patients with hip fractures treated with primary arthroplasty or proximal femoral nail?
Population
109 patients aged ≥65 years with nonpathological hip fractures
Comparison
Primary arthroplasty vs proximal femoral nail
Design
Retrospective clinical study
Follow-up
1 year
Authors
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May support expediting surgery and reducing complications to lower mortality in elderly hip fractures; leaves open optimal implant selection.
Observational (n=109)
What are the risk factors impacting 1-year mortality in elderly patients with hip fractures treated with primary arthroplasty or proximal femoral nail?
Delayed surgery (>72 hours) and postoperative complications are major modifiable risk factors for 1-year mortality in elderly patients with hip fractures.
Murat Gürger (2019) conducted an observational in hip fractures (n=109). Primary arthroplasty vs. Proximal femoral nail was evaluated on 1-year mortality. Delayed surgery (>72 h) and postoperative complications increased 1-year mortality risk, with no significant difference between primary arthroplasty and proximal femoral nail.
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