Management of surgical complications in fracture fixation of the hip

Hip fractures are a common injury that have significant morbidity and mortality. Both intracapsular and extracapsular hip fractures have inherent treatment challenges and associated complications. This review article considers the common pitfalls in fracture fixation, focusing on basic principles of fracture reduction, biomechanics and implant selection in an attempt to reduce the incidence of fixation failure. In addition, we discuss the management options for dealing with complications should they occur.