Effect of early surgery after hip fracture on mortality and complications: systematic review and meta-analysis

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Authors

Nicole Simunovic · McMaster University

P.J. Devereaux · McMaster University

Sheila Sprague · McMaster University

G. H. Guyatt · McMaster University

E. Schemitsch · Orthopaedic Research

Justin DeBeer · Orthopaedic Research

Mohit Bhandari ·

Abstract

Earlier surgery was associated with a lower risk of death and lower rates of postoperative pneumonia and pressure sores among elderly patients with hip fracture. These results suggest that reducing delays may reduce mortality and complications.

Topics & Keywords

Hip and Femur Fractures Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Canadian Medical Association Journal

Volume 182, Issue 15, pp. 1609-1616

DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.092220

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