Is hip fracture surgery safe for patients on antiplatelet drugs and is it necessary to delay surgery? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Is hip fracture surgery safe for patients on antiplatelet drugs and is it necessary to delay surgery? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Hip fractures are common and account for a large proportion of orthopedic surgical admissions in elderly patients. However, determining the timing for surgery has been controversial for patients who develop hip fractures while on antiplatelet treatment. Methods Computerized datab...

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Main Authors: Zhanyu Yang, Jiangdong Ni, Ze Long, Letian Kuang, Yongquan Gao, Shibin Tao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Hip fractures
Meta-analysis
Platelet aggregation inhibitors
Aspirin
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-020-01624-7

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