Optimizing perioperative care for patients with hip fracture.

Overview

Hip fracture is one of the most common orthopedic conditions associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Patients with hip fracture are usually older, with significant comorbidities. Delayed surgical treatment beyond 48 hours after admission is associated with significantly higher mortality. Hereby clinicians are presented with the challenge to optimize the complex hip fracture within a short time period. This article reviews the evidence regarding preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative considerations, and provides insights into the best strategies with which to optimize the patient's condition and improve perioperative outcomes.