Minimizing delays in surgery for hip fracture may improve survival and reduce complications among older patients, according to a meta-analysis.
These results support guidelines recommending that surgery occur within 24 hours of hip fracture, which studies have shown leads to better functional outcomes and lower mortality and complications that can arise from prolonged bed rest, such as pressure sores, deep vein thrombosis, and urinary tract infections.
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