Among adults who underwent surgery for hip fracture, neuraxial anesthesia was associated with reduced odds of death and major complications in patients aged 87 years or older with intermediate/high ...

People living with dementia who had hip fractures treated with surgery lived longer than those who didn’t have surgery, a new study finds. Choosing to undergo surgery can be a complicated decision for ...

The decision to undergo surgery can be complicated for people living with dementia, not only due to limited decision-making capabilities, but also because participation in rehabilitation afterward is ...

Bipolar hemiarthroplasty (BHA) is a surgical treatment for femoral neck fractures of the hip. An artificial joint with two bearings replaces the damaged joint. The bearings allow the head to swivel ...

There are no differences in the safety or effectiveness of the two most common types of anesthetic (spinal versus general anesthesia) in patients undergoing hip fracture surgery, according to the ...

(Aging Untold) — Hip fractures can carry serious consequences like loss of independence and increased mortality within a year of the break. Dr. Rhea Rogers, a board-certified physician, said a broken ...

Further analysis of Table 1 revealed the characteristics of dialysis and non-dialysis patients who underwent surgical treatment for hip fractures. The length of hospital stay was significantly longer ...

Postoperative pneumonia (POP) is a common complication after hip fracture surgery and is associated with increased mortality and other complications in elderly patients. This study aims to evaluate ...