New study tests better pain control for hip surgery in older adults

This study looked at 105 older adults (over 60) having hip fracture surgery to see if continuous spinal anesthesia (a tube that delivers numbing medicine over time) works better than a single shot of spinal anesthesia or general anesthesia for pain control. The researchers measured pain scores, how much extra pain medicine was needed, and side effects like low blood pressure. The goal was to find which method provides the best pain relief and safety for this group of patients.