Anticoagulation management in elderly patients with proximal femur fractures – overview of current concepts

Abstract

Proximal femur fractures (PFF) are common injuries in elderly patients and can have considerable effects on their quality of life, morbidity, and mortality. Due to pre-existing comorbidities, the prevalence of anticoagulated patients is increasing. The right timing for surgery and perioperative anticoagulation treatment remains controversial.

Keywords

• proximal femur fracture
• anticoagulation
• anticoagulation management
• comorbidities
• tranexamic acid