The effects of COVID-19 on perioperative morbidity and mortality in patients with hip fractures

Abstract

Hip fracture surgery in COVID-19-positive patients was associated with increased length of hospital stay, more admissions to the critical care unit, higher risk of perioperative complications, and increased mortality rates compared to COVID-19-negative patients. Risk factors for increased mortality in patients with COVID-19 undergoing surgery included positive smoking status and multiple (greater than three) comorbidities. Cite this article: <i>Bone Joint J</i> 2020;102-B(9):1136-1145.