Objective:

To examine the association between the timing of surgery and postoperative outcomes, including mortality and complications, in older adults with distal femoral fractures.

Approach:

Key Findings:

• Early surgical intervention may not consistently reduce mortality and complications in elderly patients with distal femur fractures.
• Conflicting evidence exists regarding the optimal timing for surgery.

Interpretation:

Limitations:

• Limited evidence regarding the impact of surgical timing on outcomes.
• Conflicting results from existing studies regarding early versus delayed surgery.

Conclusion:

Source

Based on findings from:

Association between timing of surgery and postoperative outcomes in older adults with distal femur fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Shota Hoshika, Norio Yamamoto, Natsumi Saka, Takahiro Tsuge, Tomoo Sato, Yuichi Isaji, Shuri Nakao. Archives Of Orthopaedic And Trauma Surgery, 2026.

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00402-026-06296-2

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