Nonunions of the Proximal Femur
Fig. 10.1 A 38-year-old male who sustained an ipsilateral femoral neck and shaft fracture. (a) Anteroposterior (AP) radiograph at 4 months suggests nonunion. (b) A reconstructed CT image demonstrating a…
Quality and Safety
Risk factor Preventative measures Age greater than 65 years Preoperative cognitive impairment Screening with MMSE (helps assess risk) Severe illness or comorbidity Geriatric medicine comanagement/consultation, preoperative geriatric medical assessment, appropriate…
Medical Management
Complication Incidence (%) Prevention Surgical site infections 1.6–22.7 Preoperative medical optimization Prophylactic antibiotics Intraoperative sterility Glycemic control Chest infections Unknown Handwashing Early extubation and remobilization Avoidance of PPI Avoidance of…
