Navigating mortality and morbidity trends in geriatric patients post-surgical fixation OF HIP surgery

Abstract

Introduction

Hip fractures in the elderly pose significant risks, with potentially life-threatening complications. This retrospective analysis examines post-surgery mortality factors, focusing on age, pre-existing medical conditions, and surgical delay, while considering demographic variables and comorbidities.

Methods

Data from patients undergoing post-hip immobilization surgery were retrospectively collected from hospital records. A follow-up questionnaire was administered approximately one year post-surgery via telephone.

Results

Among 52 patients with hip fractures, 23 were women and 29 were men. The study's mortality rate stood at 30.7 %. Analysis of chi-square statistics for males (1.3535) and females (0.244669) showed no sex-related mortality impact. However, a significant p-value from the t-test indicated better post-surgery daily activity performance in males than females.

Conclusion

The intervention, timely surgery and educating elderly patients on surgery delay risks could substantially mitigate mortality rates. Incorporating these strategies into clinical practice may yield considerable benefits in hip fracture management. Thus, the outcome of this is reduced mortality rates and improved postoperative functional outcomes.