Highlights
Patients with hip fracture and COVID-19 infection may have higher combined morbidity and mortality
Universal testing with high level of clinical judgment should be used
Appropriate timing of surgery vs non-surgical approach should be decided based on risk and severity of COVID-19 and underlying medical condition
Universal contact and droplet as well as aerosol precautions, when needed, should be utilized
Optimal surgery and anesthesia techniques should be chosen, with regional preferred over general anesthesia
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