An 83-year-old woman with hip fracture after a fall is admitted. According to NICE, which statement is correct?...

Question

An 83-year-old woman with hip fracture after a fall is admitted. According to NICE, which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

Operate on the day of, or day after, admission

Answer

Surgery should be performed within 7 days

Answer

Offer traction before surgery to reduce pain

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Delay surgery until full medical optimisation regardless of time

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Avoid regional nerve blocks pre-op

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Hip Fracture