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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Geriatric Medicine

Background:

  • Hip fractures are a growing concern in older adults, associated with high mortality and complication rates.
  • Early surgical intervention for hip fractures is suggested to improve outcomes and reduce mortality.
  • Existing literature supports timely surgery, but specific outcomes in diverse patient groups require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between time to surgery and 30-day mortality in adult patients (65+) with acute hip fractures.
  • To explore the impact of surgical delay on postoperative complications and overall outcomes.
  • To identify potential differences in outcomes based on patient demographics, such as sex.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study design analyzing data from a level I trauma center.
  • Inclusion of adult patients (65 years and older) who underwent hip fracture surgery between 2014 and 2019.
  • Secondary data analysis of medical records to assess time to surgery, complications, and mortality.

Main Results:

  • A statistically significant relationship was found between delayed surgery and increased postoperative complications.
  • Increased morbidity was observed in patients experiencing a delay in surgical intervention.
  • Male patients showed a higher incidence of morbidity associated with delayed hip fracture surgery.

Conclusions:

  • This study affirms that delayed hip fracture surgery is associated with adverse outcomes, including increased complications and morbidity.
  • Findings suggest that timely surgical intervention is critical for improving patient outcomes in acute hip fractures.
  • Further research is recommended to specifically examine the impact of surgical timing on outcomes in male patients.