Key Considerations for Frail Patients Undergoing Hip Fracture Surgery
Improving preoperative care for elderly patients with hip fractures is crucial for achieving the best outcomes. A multidisciplinary team that can improve overall care quality by addressing patient’s medical conditions, analgesia, timely surgery, and early postoperative mobilization is required. This...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-10-01
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| Series: | Clinics and Practice |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2039-7283/14/6/177 |
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| Summary: | Improving preoperative care for elderly patients with hip fractures is crucial for achieving the best outcomes. A multidisciplinary team that can improve overall care quality by addressing patient’s medical conditions, analgesia, timely surgery, and early postoperative mobilization is required. This narrative review provides insights regarding the extent of preoperative optimization needed for hip fracture surgery. |
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| ISSN: | 2039-7283 |