Does early fixation reduce morbidity and mortality in elderly patients with hip fractures from low-impact falls?
Delay in fracture fixation, in elderly patients who are physiologically stable on admission, significantly increases morbidity and mortality and adversely affects resource utilization.
Remote evaluation of trauma victims is feasible. Accurate clinical data can be recorded, tasks delegated, and therapeutic measures advised using telemedicine. This can make expert trauma care available to hospitals without advanced trauma systems and potentially reduce cost, prevent unnecessary transfers, and promote early transfer when indicated.