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- Hip fractures in the elderly (65+) are increasingly common and complicated due to multiple health issues these patients often face.
- Effective preoperative and ongoing care is challenging because of these comorbidities.
- Implementing a multidisciplinary hip fracture program can lead to shorter hospital stays and better outcomes for patients.
Article Abstract
Hip fractures that occur in the elderly population continue to be a growing problem in communities. In this particular population, people 65 years and older, patients often have multiple comorbidities. These comorbidities cause challenges for a patient's optimization preoperatively and throughout the continuum of care. Although unplanned and traumatic, hip fracture patients can benefit from care organized in a comprehensive and standardized way. Having a hip fracture program that is driven by a multidisciplinary team approach has proved to decrease length of stay and promote positive outcomes for patients.
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