What Postoperative Nutritional Interventions Lead to Better Outcomes in Fragility Hip Fractures? A Systematic Review.

Background: Fragility hip fracture patients are often malnourished. Nutrition supplementation may help, but it is unclear if supplementation is impactful when considering outcomes. A systematic review of literature examining perioperative nutrition status for older adults experiencing a hip fracture was performed.

Soft Tissue Masses: Evaluation and Treatment.

Soft tissue masses are a common presentation in family physician offices. Although most lesions, including lipomas, fibromas, and epidermal and ganglion cysts, are benign, rare lesions such as soft tissue sarcomas may have serious consequences. Masses that are deep to the fascia, are 5 cm in diameter or larger, grow rapidly, or present suddenly without explanation should prompt further workup.