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Published August 27, 2011, 12:00 AM

HEALTH MATTERS: Hip surgery recommended even in higher risk patients

Q. My elderly mother just suffered a hip fracture. The orthopedic surgeon is recommending surgery, but because of her multiple medical problems, the risk of complications from the stress of surgery is felt to be high. What should we do?

By: Dr. Joshua Wynne , Grand Forks Herald

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