JBJS Editor’s Choice: IM Nails vs Hip Screws—How Many More Trials Do We Need?
In the December 2, 2015 issue of The Journal, Reindl et al. report on the results of a …
The True Value of Hip-Fracture Surgery
Currently, each year more than 300,000 Americans sustain a hip fracture, and that number is expected to rise to more …
Aspirin’s Effectiveness in VTE Prevention Varies by Procedure
A recent meta-analysis of eight randomized trials (1,408 total patients) compared aspirin to anticoagulants such as warfarin and dabigatran for …
Post-Rehab At-Home Exercise Boosts Mobility after Hip Fracture
A home-based exercise program modestly improved physical function in older adults who completed a standard rehabilitation program after a hip …