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J D Capozzi1, R Rhodes

  • 1Department of Orthopaedics, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY 10128, USA.

The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume
|May 20, 2000
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A ninety-two-year-old woman with Alzheimer's disease experienced a hip fracture. Her family refused surgical consent due to her age and perceived surgical risks, highlighting challenges in geriatric fracture care.

Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Elderly patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and hypertension present unique challenges in acute care settings.
  • Hip fractures are common in the elderly, leading to significant morbidity and mortality.
  • Assessing decision-making capacity in patients with cognitive impairment is crucial for medical management.

Observation:

  • A 92-year-old female nursing home resident with AD and hypertension presented with acute right hip pain.
  • Physical examination revealed signs consistent with a displaced intertrochanteric hip fracture.
  • The patient lacked the capacity to provide informed consent for surgical intervention.

Findings:

  • Radiographic imaging confirmed a displaced intertrochanteric hip fracture.
Keywords:
Professional Patient Relationship

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  • The patient's family refused consent for surgical fixation (compression screw insertion).
  • Family cited patient's advanced age and surgical risks as reasons for refusal.

    • Implications:

    • This case underscores the ethical and clinical complexities in managing hip fractures in cognitively impaired elderly patients.
    • Family-centered decision-making is vital when patients lack capacity, but can lead to treatment disparities.
    • Further discussion is needed on balancing patient autonomy, family preferences, and optimal medical care for geriatric hip fractures.