Early Surgical Fixation for Hip Fractures in Patients Taking Direct Oral Anticoagulation: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Introduction: Currently, evidence-based guidelines regarding delay to theatre for urgent surgical intervention in patients taking direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are lacking. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the effect of DOACs on patient outcomes receiving early (<48 hours) versus delayed (>48 hours) surgery for neck of femur fractures.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted at a tertiary teaching hospital.

Emergency Department Femoral Nerve Blocks and 1-Year Mortality in Fragility Hip Fractures.

Objective: Femoral nerve blocks (FNBs) for fragility hip fractures have benefits in improving pain relief and early mobilization while decreasing opioid use and rates of pneumonia. However, no study has looked at 1-year mortality outcomes for this intervention. This study aims to provide insight into 1-year outcomes.