Clinical Management of Hip Fractures
A special issue of Medicina (ISSN 1648-9144). This special issue belongs to the section "Orthopedics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 March 2026 | Viewed by 23
Special Issue Editor
2. Acute Geriatrics Unit, Fondazione IRCCS San Gerardo dei Tintori, 20900 Monza, Italy
Interests: frailty and hip fracture; orthogeriatric co-management; orthogeriatric models of care; preoperative assessment; hip fracture surgery; hip fracture clinical and functional outcomes; hip fracture complications in the elderly; quality of life in hip-fracture elderly patients; orthogeriatric research
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Dear Colleagues,
Hip fractures represent a significant clinical challenge worldwide, particularly in aging populations, often due to their high incidence, associated morbidity, and long-term impact on functional and health outcomes. This Special Issue, entitled "Clinical Management of Hip Fractures", provides a comprehensive overview of current strategies and innovations in the diagnosis, treatment, perioperative care, and rehabilitation of individuals experiencing hip fractures. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, fracture classification, surgical techniques, anesthesia approaches, the management of comorbidities and complications, rehabilitation strategies. This Special Issue also welcomes research on multidisciplinary care models, orthogeriatrics, osteoporosis management, and strategies to prevent secondary fractures. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based practices and emerging technologies that may enhance patient recovery, reduce healthcare costs, and improve long-term outcomes. Professionals from different backgrounds—including orthopedic surgeons, geriatricians, anesthesiologists, nurses, multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams, and other related fields—are encouraged to submit their innovative original research articles and reviews.
Dr. Paolo Mazzola
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- hip fracture
- femur fracture
- orthopedic surgery
- orthogeriatrics co-management
- geriatric syndromes
- arthroplasty
- osteoporosis
- perioperative care
- fracture fixation
- multidisciplinary approach
- postoperative complications
- rehabilitation
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