Impact of time to surgery in upper femoral fracture in orthogeriatrics

ConclusionWithin a dedicated orthogeriatric department, time to surgery is a significant factor in the management of hip fractures in the elderly. Patients should be prioritized for theater and ideally receive “early” surgery within 24 hours of admission to A&E. The potential benefit of “ultra-early” surgery (time to surgery < 6 hours) requires robust assessment.Level of evidenceIV, Retrospective cohort study.
Source: Orthopaedics and Traumatology: Surgery and Research - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research