Timing of hip-fracture surgery may not affect postoperative outcomes

Findings from a study published in the June issue of The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery suggest that the hour at which a hip fracture surgical procedure is performed (normal, after hours, overnight) may not affect the quality of the procedure nor increase the probability of a postoperative adverse event. 

Source: Orthogate - Latest News - June 18, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Featured Editors Choice News Source Type: news