HIP FRACTURE

This study tested whether an ultrasound-guided nerve block could control pain as well as standard opioid injections for people with hip fractures in the emergency department. 44 adults with moderate to severe pain took part. Researchers measured pain relief using a standard pain …

This study looked at whether a special nerve block called PENG can help people who have partial hip replacement surgery feel less pain and need fewer painkillers. 48 adults having this surgery were split into two groups: one got the nerve block, the other did not. Researchers mea…

This study tested two types of nerve blocks to reduce pain when positioning patients with broken hips for spinal anesthesia. 42 adults were randomly assigned to receive either a PENG block or a QLB block. Researchers measured pain levels, how easy it was to position patients, and…

This study aimed to translate a mobility questionnaire called the New Mobility Score into Turkish and check if it works well for older adults (65+) who had hip fracture surgery. 120 people took part, answering questions about their ability to walk indoors, outdoors, and while sho…

This study looked at whether fixing a hip fracture within 48 hours reduces the chance of death and other problems. Researchers followed 150 adults aged 50 and older who had hip surgery at Alexandria University Hospitals. They measured deaths within 30 days, blood clots, confusion…

This study examined 79 older adults with hip fractures to see if the balance of specific muscles around the hip, rather than overall muscle loss, influences the type of fracture. Using CT scans, researchers measured the gluteus medius and psoas muscles. The goal was to understand…

This study looks at whether a special care plan for urinary catheters still prevents infections and bladder problems 9 years after it was first used. Researchers will review medical records of 750 hip fracture patients aged 65 and older to see if the benefits lasted. The goal is …