Hip Fracture in 2023: The NHFD Report at a Glance - The Surgeon's Perspective

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In this presentation, Alex Aquilina introduces himself as a 2024 NHFD Fellow, discussing the importance of the NHFD report on hip fracture care. He emphasizes the need to improve patient recovery pathways, highlighting the significant number of hip fractures occurring in the UK annually (70,000) and their impact on healthcare resources (2 billion pounds yearly). Alex outlines the critical aspects of hip fracture management, including timely surgery, mobilization post-surgery, and safe transitions back to the community, while presenting key performance indicators (KPIs). The presentation stresses the importance of providing high-quality care for hip fracture patients, who are often among the most vulnerable in hospitals. Alex reviews current KPI performance, noting a slight increase in timely surgeries compared to previous years but emphasizes the ongoing gap from pre-COVID levels. He concludes with recommendations for hospitals to enhance care, including prompt treatment protocols and addressing health inequalities related to ethnicity. The presentation underscores the NHFD's role in promoting effective hip fracture care and the importance of collaboration among healthcare professionals to improve outcomes for patients.

DOI: 10.1302/3114-251174

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