Postoperative Delirium After Dexmedetomidine versus Propofol Sedation in Older Adults Undergoing Hip Fracture Surgery with Spinal Anesthesia: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Postoperative delirium is a prevalent complication in elderly surgical patients and is associated with adverse outcomes, including prolonged hospitalization and long-term cognitive impairment.

This randomized controlled trial aimed to compare the incidence of postoperative delirium in elderly patients undergoing hip fracture repair under spinal anesthesia with propofol versus dexmedetomidine sedation.