Current concepts in the treatment of hip fracture

Clinicians involved in the care of hip fracture patients should move away from using treatments based on historical practices or local preferences, to those that are derived from careful evaluations and summaries of all previous medical research on that topic. For the busy clinician the use of summary articles, reviews and guidelines that are evidenced based are necessary to provide the best treatment available for the patient. Current practice indicates that the majority of hip fractures should be treated surgically, mobilised without restriction as soon as able and discharged home as soon a practicable. Given modern technology this should be possible for all patients.