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Pilot trial comparing accelerated and standard surgical care for hip fractures
July 2014
Pilot trial comparing accelerated and standard surgical care for hip fractures
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Accelerated care versus standard care among patients with hip fracture: the HIP ATTACK pilot trial
CMAJ. 2014 Jan 7;186(1):E52-60. doi: 10.1503/cmaj.130901. Epub 2013 Nov 18Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
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Dr. P.J. Devereaux discusses how accelerated care versus standard care may provide benefits among patients with hip fracture.
Synopsis
Sixty patients with hip fractures were randomized to undergo surgical treatment using either an accelerated or the standard treatment protocol, in order to assess the feasibility of a true randomized controlled trial comparing these two approaches. Overall, feasibility targets were attained, with 60 patients recruited in less than 18 months, over 70% of eligible patients undergoing randomization, ...
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