Regional anesthesia for hip fracture surgery in older adults: A retrospective comparison of outcomes using ACS NSQIP data

Regional anesthesia for hip fracture surgery in older adults: A retrospective comparison of outcomes using ACS NSQIP data
Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation; by Arissa M. Torrie, Gerard P. Slobogean, Rachel Johnson, Ron E. Samet, Samuel M. Galvagno, Robert V. O’Toole, Nathan N. O’Hara; 6/25
Surgical fixation of hip fractures in older adults is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. This study found that regional anesthesia, presumably using peripheral nerve block techniques, may offer advantages beyond pain control, with potential protective benefits in high-risk hip fracture patients. Future clinical trials should examine peripheral nerve block benefits beyond pain management, identify mechanisms of action, determine optimal techniques for different risk profiles, and assess long-term outcomes. By combining the insights from this study with carefully designed future research, researchers can work towards developing more effective, patient-centered approaches to anesthesia for older adults undergoing surgical fixation of hip fractures.