Surgical Timing and Postoperative Outcomes in Distal Femur Fractures: Does Early Intervention Matter?

Unlike in hip fractures, early surgery did not significantly impact mortality or most postoperative complications in distal femur fracture patients. However, it was associated with a reduced risk of UTIs. These findings suggest that surgical timing may be less critical than preoperative optimization and comprehensive perioperative care in improving outcomes for this population.

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Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation
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2025-05-01
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https://doi.org/10.1177/21514593251350516
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Hip and Femur Fractures
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Surgical Timing and Postoperative Outcomes in Distal Femur Fractures: Does Early Intervention Matter?

Carmen E. Quatman, Naoko Onizuka, Samuel G. Farmer, Gabriel Alain et al.
Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation
Hip and Femur Fractures
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Surgical Timing and Postoperative Outcomes in Distal Femur Fractures: Does Early Intervention Matter?

Carmen E. Quatman, Naoko Onizuka, Samuel G. Farmer, Gabriel Alain, Catherine Quatman‐Yates
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Unlike in hip fractures, early surgery did not significantly impact mortality or most postoperative complications in distal femur fracture patients. However, it was associated with a reduced risk of UTIs. These findings suggest that surgical timing may be less critical than preoperative optimization and comprehensive perioperative care in improving outcomes for this population.

Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & RehabilitationVol. 16
University of Minnesota (US), University of Kentucky (US), University of Minnesota System (US), The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (US), Fracture Analysis Consultants (United States) (US), Triad National Security (United States) (US), Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital (US), TRIA Orthopaedic Center (US), The Ohio State University (US)
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Surgical Timing and Postoperative Outcomes in Distal Femur Fractures: Does Early Intervention Matter? — Carmen E. Quatman, Naoko Onizuka, et al. · Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS