HELPDESK ANSWERSDoes surgical repair of hip fractures in older adults improve outcomes?Oberstar, Jennifer MD; McCarthy, Teresa MD Author Information University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN Evidence-Based Practice: March 2018 - Volume 21 - Issue 3 - p E4-E5 doi: 10.1097/01.EBP.0000542017.29374.dd Buy Metrics Abstract EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER There is no statistically significant difference in outcomes between surgical and nonsurgical intervention for hip fractures in older adults when assessing mortality, morbidity, and loss of independent living (SOR: A, systematic review of RCTs). Independent ambulation may be better preserved after surgical intervention in some situations; therefore, some patients may consider surgery as an option (SOR: B, small cohort study). © Copyright 2018 Family Physicians Inquiries Network, Inc.
