Hip surgery showdown: which Bone-Opening method is better?

This study looked at 60 older adults (average age 80) who had hip fracture surgery. Researchers compared two ways to open the thigh bone canal before inserting a metal rod: one using a curved awl guided by X-ray, the other using mechanical drilling. They measured blood markers of inflammation, clotting, organ function, and bone metabolism before and 72 hours after surgery to see if the technique made a difference.