Regional Anesthesia as Compared with General Anesthesia for Surgery in Geriatric Patients with Hip Fracture: Does It Decrease Morbidity, Mortality, and Health Care Costs? Results of a Single-Centered Study

Abstract

There is no difference in postoperative morbidity, rates of rehospitalization, in-patient mortality or hospitalization costs in geriatric patients undergoing regional or general anesthesia for repair of hip fracture. Delay in surgery beyond 3 days and ICU admission both increase cost of hospitalization.