Tratamiento quirúrgico de urgencia en la fractura de cadera: estudio de siete años

In Cuba, emergency (within 24 hours) surgical treatment of fractures of the upper third of the femur reduces the appearance of complications resulting from long hospital stays and decreases mortality. This underscores the importance of acting as soon as possible. We believe that fractures of the proximal third of the femur should be treated early and by means of osteosynthesis whenever possible. We recommend an appropriate postoperative primary-care management of geriatric patients by a multidisciplinary team in order to achieve a better and master functional recovery.