• ABSTRACT
    • Geriatric hip fractures are complicated by increased morbidity and mortality, and their incidence continues to rise around the world. Frequent considerations in treating geriatric hip fractures include optimal time to surgery, need for preoperative cardiac clearance, risks of operating through anticoagulation, utilization of regional anesthesia, and collaborative care between treatment teams. This article aims to summarize these factors as well as to provide some tips and tricks that can be helpful in their surgical management.