Early surgery for hip fractures in older people may substantially improve outcomes for patients, according to the results from a randomized controlled trial in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).Hip fractures can cause serious complications that may result in death or admission to long-term care facilities for some older adults who previously lived at home.
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