Comparison of regional with general anesthesia on mortality and perioperative length of stay in older patients after hip fracture surgery

Abstract

This study demonstrated that the use of regional anesthesia was not associated with 30- or 90-day mortality, but it was associated with slightly shorter perioperative LOS. Since Japan has much longer LOS than other countries, our findings have implications for more efficient healthcare resource utilization and quality assurance in geriatric care.