Hip fractures may have both short and long-term effects on survival in elderly individuals

Hip fractures may have both short and long-term effects on survival in elderly individuals

Resource: Science Daily

According to a new literature review in the February issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS), a team-based care approach (consisting of the patient, family members, the orthopaedic surgeon and other medical practitioners) on total knee replacement (TKR) procedures, in conjunction with newer pain management strategies, is key to maximizing patient outcomes.

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