Fragility Fracture Network Position on Unrestricted Weight-Bearing After Hip Fracture Surgery.
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 40606571.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1177/21514593251351136 and PMC identifier 12217561.
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Abstract
This position paper from the Fragility Fracture Network (FFN) responds to the observed global variation in weight-bearing prescriptions after hip fracture surgery in older adults. The paper summarises current guidelines and evidence regarding unrestricted weight-bearing after hip fracture surgery. The synthesis of available evidence supports the endorsement of unrestricted weight-bearing after surgery to enhance patient outcomes. The FFN endorses unrestricted weight-bearing and recommends healthcare professionals, institutions, and policymakers re-evaluate practices favouring limited or non-weight-bearing prescriptions and establish a standardised system for monitoring and auditing, with clear justification and documentation of any restrictions.
Anatomy
- hip