Question  What is the association between wait time and 30-day mortality in patients undergoing hip fracture surgery?

Findings  In this retrospective cohort study that included 42 230 adults, wait time longer than 24 hours was associated with higher risk-adjusted likelihood of 30-day mortality (6.5% vs 5.8%).

Meaning  A wait time of 24 hours may represent a threshold of increased risk for delaying hip fracture surgery.