Episode 1: Hip Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 1

Today's hip edition covers six critical topics in geriatric hip surgery and perioperative optimization. We examine long-term functional outcomes comparing hemiarthroplasty to total hip arthroplasty in octogenarians, explore promising interventions to prevent postoperative delirium, analyze the survival impact of sustained nutritional supplementation, evaluate optimal tranexamic acid strategies for blood conservation, investigate novel biomarkers for mortality prediction, and assess the clinical implications of preoperative anemia. All studies provide practical insights for improving outcomes in this vulnerable patient population.

1. "HOPE Trial: Hemiarthroplasty Compared with Total Hip Arthroplasty for Displaced Femoral Neck Fractures in Octogenarians: A 4- and 10-Year Follow-Up of a Randomized Controlled Trial" — Mili-Schmidt V et al., JB JS Open Access — https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.OA.25.00302
2. "Effect of preoperative warming combined with dexmedetomidine on postoperative delirium in elderly patients undergoing hip fracture surgery: a randomized controlled trial" — Sun L et al., Front Med (Lausanne) — https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2026.1763529
3. "3-month oral nutritional supplementation adherence impacts positively on survival in malnourished older patients following hip fracture: a real-life study" — Sánchez-Torralvo FJ et al., Front Nutr — https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2026.1757193
4. "Comparative efficacy of intravenous, topical, and combined tranexamic acid in elderly patients with intertrochanteric fractures undergoing intramedullary nail fixation: a multicenter cohort study" — Bai Q et al., Front Pharmacol — https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2026.1775124
5. "Red Blood Cell Distribution Width-to-Albumin Ratio (RAR) Is an Independent Predictor of Mortality in Non-Anemic Elderly with Hip Fractures" — Ning T et al., Int J Gen Med — https://doi.org/10.2147/IJGM.S580782
6. "Prevalence, Related Factors and Outcomes of Pre-Operative Anemia in Patients Undergoing Hip Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Observational Study from Vietnam" — Vu PTN et al., Int J Gen Med — https://doi.org/10.2147/IJGM.S567929