"Off-Hour" Surgical Start Times Do Not Influence Surgical Precision and Outcomes in Middle-aged Patients and Patients 65 Years and Older With Hip Fractures

CONCLUSION: The time of day patients undergo hip fracture repair does not affect surgical outcomes or hospital quality measures. These results highlight the need for standardized hip protocols and treatment pathways to provide equitable care at all hours of the day. [Orthopedics. 202x;4x(x):xx-xx.].PMID:38567997 | DOI:10.3928/01477447-20240325-04

Source: Orthopedics - April 3, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Lauren A Merrell Kester Gibbons Abhishek Ganta Sanjit R Konda Kenneth A Egol Source Type: research