AAOS Clinical Practice Guideline: Management of Hip Fractures in the Elderly.

Hip fractures are seen in many orthopaedic practices. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Clinical Practice Guideline Management of Hip Fractures in the Elderly is a summary of the available literature designed to help guide the surgeon and other qualified physicians in the management of this condition. The following case presentation highlights how these guidelines can be helpful to the clinician when deciding the course of treatment.

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