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Can a 91 year old survive hip surgery? Weighing Risks and Benefits

According to a study published by the National Institutes of Health, while nonagenarians (people in their 90s) face higher risks, acceptable outcomes can be achieved after hip fracture surgery. This fact provides a crucial starting point when considering if a 91 year old can survive hip surgery, emphasizing that age is just one piece of a much larger puzzle.

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