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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedic surgery
    • Trauma management

    Background:

    • Failed hip fracture fixation leads to substantial disease burden.
    • Current complication rates after proximal femur fracture surgery remain high.
    • Early mobilization and patient independence are key goals in surgical management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review current strategies for avoiding and managing complications after hip fracture fixation.
    • To highlight the implications of failed hip fracture management.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of studies on proximal femur fracture care.
    • Analysis of complication rates and management strategies.

    Main Results:

    • High complication rates persist despite numerous studies.
    • Failed management has severe consequences, including disability and mortality.

    Conclusions:

    • Surgeons must critically evaluate and update strategies for hip fracture fixation.
    • Improved management is essential to mitigate the detrimental effects of fixation failure.