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HipcastBalancing Risks: SGLT2s, GLP-1s, and the Hip Fracture PatientSend us a textIn this episode of Hipcast, we speak with three clinical experts about the complexities of surgical timing in hip fracture patients who are taking SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists.Professor Jacqueline Close (Consultant Geriatrician, Prince of Wales Hospital / Neuroscience Research Australia), A/Prof Katherine Tonks (Endocrinologist, Sydney Endocrinology / St Vincent’s Hospital) and Dr Louisa Lowes (Anaesthetist and Director of Perioperative Medicine, Prince of Wales Hospital) share insights from their respective disciplines on balancing surgical urgency with medication-related risks.The discussion explores:...
2025-11-1626 minHipcastInside Hip Fracture Recovery: A Carer’s PerspectiveSend us a textIn this special episode of Hipcast, host Dr Niamh Dove speaks with Nick May, husband and carer of his wife Fleur who sustained a hip fracture and underwent hospital treatment and recovery.Nick shares his reflections on navigating the hospital experience, the realities of recovery at home, and how life changes after a hip fracture - from the viewpoint of the person providing day-to-day care. His story highlights the essential role of carers in supporting recovery and what health professionals can learn from their perspective....
2025-10-1621 minHipcastTiming of surgery for people taking Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs)Send us a textJoining us on this episode to revisit and update on the topic of direct oral anticoagulants, or DOACS, and timing of surgery are Dr Hannah Seymour, a consultant geriatrician from Fiona Stanley Hospital in WA and Dr Seth Tarrant an orthopaedic surgeon from John Hunter Hospital NSW. We covered this topic on this Hipcast episode in 2024 with Hannah and Professor Rebecca Mitchell following the results of ANZHFR Sprint Audit and publication of the Fragility Fracture Networks’ consensus statement in the journal Anaesthesia. We will also be looking at how time to surg...
2025-07-1618 minHipcastWhat the Evidence Tells Us in RehabilitationSend us a textDr Suzanne Dyer presents on What the Evidence Tells Us in Rehabilitation at the ANZHFR Hipfest 2023. Dr Dyer is a senior research fellow at Flinders University, she’s worked as a researcher in both the public and private sector with expertise in evidence based methodologies including health technology assessment, systematic reviews, meta-analysis and guideline development. She’s the author of over 70 publications and reports including the Cochrane Review on Interventions for Improving Mobility after Hip Fracture.Please find the mentioned research below:- Interventions for improving mobility after hip fracture surg...
2025-06-1817 minHipcastAustralian Golden Hip Winners 2023: John Hunter HospitalSend us a textJoining the John Hunter Hospital hip fracture care team on Hipcast to sharing their insights into the multidisciplinary care approach of their site awarded the ANZHFR Australian Golden Hip 2023 Award for top performing hospital. Joining us on the episode:Mrs Ramya Kunnath: Orthopaedic Clinical Nurse Consultant - Hunter New England LHDDr Erica Epstein: Geriatrician - Hunter New England LHDDr Seth Tarrant: Orthopaedic surgeon - Hunter New England LHDProf Zsolt Balogh: Director of Trauma - Hunter New England LHD
2025-05-1429 minHipcastFor the Love of Data – Showcasing the Value and Impact of the ANZHFR | Hipfest 2024Send us a textComing to you live at the 2024 ANZHFR Hipfest in Sydney to hear about how the Registry data is fuelling improvements in hip fracture care across the country. Guests include:- Dr Sheila Rahman, Orthogeriatrician, Campbelltown Hospital (NSW)- Dr Hannah Seymour, Geriatrician, Fiona Stanley Hospital (WA)- Mel Alexander, Intensive Care Paramedic, SA Ambulance Service (SA)
2024-12-1013 minHipcastHip Fracture Mortality Decreases with High Quality Clinical CareSend us a textDr Lara Harvey, a senior research fellow at Neuroscience Research Australia and our ANZHFR co-chair Prof Jacqueline Close, a geriatrician based at Prince of Wales Sydney discuss their newly published research titled “Adherence to clinical care standards and mortality after hip fracture surgery in New South Wales, 2015–2018: a retrospective population-based study”.The ACSQHC hip fracture care clinical care standard comprises seven quality statements supported by 16 quality indicators. This study looked at the impact of adherence to these standards on mortality for patients with hip fracture. You can fi...
2024-11-1314 minHipcastManagement of hip fracture for older adults taking direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs)Send us a textIn this episode, Professor Rebecca Mitchell and Dr Hannah Seymour discuss the work they led in partnership with international colleagues from the Fragility Fracture Network on consensus statements developed to aid clinicians in their decision-making and to reduce practice variations in the management of patients with hip fracture taking direct oral anticoagulants.For the full article:Principles for management of hip fracture for older adults taking direct oral anticoagulants: an international consensus statementhttps://associationofanaesthetists-publications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/anae.16226?af=RF...
2024-05-0115 minHipcastANZHFR Preoperative Fasting Sprint AuditSend us a textProfessor Jacqui Close, Registry Co-Chair and Geriatrician at Prince of Wales Hospital, along with Dr Phil Black, Anaesthetist at Prince of Wales Hospital share the results of the ANZHFR Preoperative Fasting Sprint Audit and the implementation of Sip Til Send at Prince of Wales.Resources:Kluger MT, Culwick MD, Moore MR, Merry AF. Aspiration during anaesthesia in the first 4000 incidents reported to webAIRS. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. 2019;47(5):442-451. doi:10.1177/0310057X19854456The video recording of Professor Close's presentation on the Preoperative fasting sprint audit at the Binational Hip...
2023-12-0317 minHipcastQuality of life after hip fractureSend us a textProfessor Xavier Griffin spearheads academic orthopaedics at Queen Mary University London and Barts Health, having joined as the inaugural chair of Bone & Joint Health. Professor Griffin's vision is for world class excellence in research and clinical academic training; providing opportunity for the next generation of clinician scientists to realise their aspirations. Professor Griffin presented at ANZHFR's 2022 Binational Hip Festival in Melbourne, Australia on quality of life after hip fracture. We are pleased to provide his presentation in podcast format.The open access publication mentioned early in the podcast can...
2023-02-1512 min
HipcastHip Tips: NursingSend us a textOn this episode, join episode host James Wright, Registered Nurse and ANZHFR Project Manager, and guest Nicola Ward, NZ Hip Fracture Registry Coordinator and Clinical Nurse Specialist for the Fracture Liaison Service at Tauranga Hospital, NZ to hear some nursing tips for caring for people after hip fracture.
2023-02-1221 minHipcastSmall hospital, big impact. Where to start in a regional Australian hospitalSend us a textDr Richard Kjar, Director of Orthopaedics, Ms Lisa Gephart, Clinical Nurse Consultant Acute Pain Service and Ms Megan Gilbert, Hip Fracture Clinical Specialist discuss the journey to implement the ANZHFR at Northeast Health Wangaratta in Victoria, Australia.View the hospital's innovative NHW Hip Fracture Pathway - Staff awareness - Tik Tok type reel
2022-11-1623 min
HipcastHip Tips: PhysiotherapySend us a textOn this episode, join physiotherapist and ANZHFR project officer Karen Lee, Professor Cathie Sherrington from The University of Sydney, and physiotherapists Mr Brett Baxter from Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane and Ms Rebecca Ferrier from The Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane as they share their Hip Tips from Physiotherapy.To summarise for our listeners, the Top Tips for Physiotherapy are:1. Physiotherapy intervention early and as intense as possible.2. Coordinated care is best. Look for opportunities to mobilise your patients3. Enhance hip fracture recovery after discharge from hospital
2022-09-0723 minHipcastImplementing a change project in the PhilippinesSend us a textThis podcast episode is hosted for the ANZHFR by former Registry Manager, Elizabeth Armstrong. On this episode, Elizabeth discusses with Dr Irewin Tabu the development and implementation of the Multicenter Implementation of Orthogeriatrics and a Fracture Liaison Service for Older People who have sustained a Hip Fracture. Dr Irewin Tabu is a Consultant in the Department of Orthopaedics at the University of the Philippines - Philippine General Hospital in Manila, and is Lead Investigator for the project which kicked off on the 1st April this year. The project launch...
2022-08-0818 minHipcastHip Tips: ConsumersSend us a text Do you know what it’s like to undergo hip replacement surgery? James Wright, a registered nurse at the ANZHFR discusses the consumer experience of hip fracture replacement surgery patient and clinician Kristina Stiles.
2022-07-0437 minHipcastHip Tips: From a Loved OneSend us a textJoin registered nurse from ANZHFR James Wright as he hears about the acute journey of the hip fracture patient through the perspective of a loved one. Daughter Miranda Smith shares her recent lived experience of caring for her dad Barry's experience with hip fracture recovery.
2022-06-1628 minHipcastHip Tips: OrthopaedicsSend us a textOn this Hip Tips episode, join ANZHFR co-chair and orthopaedic surgeon Dr Catherine McDougall and orthopaedic surgeons Dr Chris Wall Toowoomba Base Hospital & Dr Ruth Varrall from Rockhampton Base Hospital as they share their top tips for optimising care for patients with hip fracture from an orthopaedic perspective.Recommended Resources:1. Toowoomba Base Hospital: Rural NOF Pathway2. The Health Investigators: Total Hip Arthroplasty or Hemiarthroplasty for Hip Fracture3. AOANJRR: Hip Knee & Shoulder Arthroplasty Annual Report 20214. British Orthopaedic Association (not Hip Society): Safety guideline: reducing the risk from cemented h...
2022-05-2423 minHipcastSprinting into Acute Rehab: The Upcoming ANZHFR Sprint AuditSend us a textOn this episode is Dr Mitchell Sarkies, a NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow from the Institute of Health Innovation at Macquarie University shares the upcoming plans for the ANZHFR Sprint Audit in acute rehabilitation.Suggested references:1. ANZHFR Sprint Audit page2. Chartered Society of Physiotherapy: The national physiotherapy hip fracture sprint audit3. ANZHFR March NewsletterPlease contact our Australian Registry Manager Jamie Hallen on j.hallen@neura.edu.au if your site would like to take part in this ANZHFR Sprint Audit. Please note that d...
2022-05-1017 min
HipcastHip Tips: GeriatricsSend us a textWelcome to our new Hipcast series "Hip Tips" providing you with tips from experts in hip fracture care.On the episode, join ANZHFR co-chair and orthogeriatrician Prof Jacqueline Close & geriatrician Dr Sarah Hurring as they share their top tips for optimising care for patients with hip fracture from a geriatrics perspective.Please see below for the list of resources mentioned:1. ANZHFR Annual Report 20212. ANZHFR Sprint Audit summary page3. ANZHFR Bone Protection Medication Sprint Audit4. ANZHFR Nutrition Sprint Audit5. Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain...
2022-04-2720 minHipcastThe New ANZHFR WebsiteSend us a textJoin ANZHFR research assistant Niamh Ramsay as she walks you through the new ANZHFR website and its functions.Play along by going to anzhfr.org or check out the video version of this episode here.
2022-01-1411 minHipcastBehind the Success: Princess Alexandra HospitalSend us a textPrincess Alexandra took out the ANZHFR 2021 Australian Golden Hip Award this year, and on this episode, their Orthopaedic Clinical Nurse Consultant Naomi O'Rourke shares an insight into how their department has become a top performing Australian hospital in hip fracture care.
2021-12-0709 minHipcastSecrets to Success: Waitemata District Health BoardSend us a textOn this episode, Geriatrician Dr Min Yee Seow from Waitemata District Health Board provides an insight into hip fracture care at North Shore Hospital. Waitemata’s North Shore Hospital was the ANZHFR 2021 New Zealand Golden Hip Award winner, so tune in to hear their secrets to success as a top performing hospital in Australia in hip fracture care .
2021-11-3014 minHipcastANZHFR New Zealand Golden Hip 2021 Award CeremonySend us a textThis week join the ANZHFR team for the inaugural ANZHFR New Zealand Golden Hip 2021 award. The Golden Hip was initiated by the Scottish Hip Fracture Audit to promote and reward better health care for people with hip fractures. For the first time in New Zealand, four finalist hospitals will be recognised for their achievements against the Hip Fracture Care Clinical Care Standard quality indicators. The top performing hospital will be awarded the New Zealand Golden Hip 2021 award.See the video version of this ceremony: https://youtu.be/9hZeLoeMfJU
2021-09-3010 minHipcastANZHFR Australian Golden Hip Award Ceremony 2021Send us a textThis week join the ANZHFR team for the inaugural ANZHFR Australian Golden Hip 2021 award. The Golden Hip was initiated by the Scottish Hip Fracture Audit to promote and reward better health care for people with hip fractures. For the first time in Australia, ten finalist hospitals will be recognised for their achievements against the Hip Fracture Care Clinical Care Standard quality indicators. The top performing hospital will be awarded the 2021 Australian Golden Hip award.See the video version of this ceremony: https://youtu.be/TIq6xSQZx00
2021-09-3021 minHipcastANZHFR Annual Report 2021Send us a textJoin ANZHFR co-chairs Prof Jacqui Close & Prof Ian Harris and Australian Registry Manager Jamie Hallen to discuss the recently published ANZHFR Annual Report 2021.
2021-09-2113 minHipcastAnaesthesia & Analgesia in Hip FractureSend us a textAnaesthetist Dr Richard Halliwell discusses the considerations for analgesia in the older hip fracture patient. Richard presents the research evidence, together with the risks and benefits for different anaesthetic and pain relief approaches. This is followed by a Q&A with ANZHFR Co-chair Prof Jacqui Close.NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation Fascia Iliaca Block guide found here: https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/285592/Fascia-Iliaca-Block-Guide.pdfSystematic Review of the Effects of Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block on Hip Fracture Patients Before Operation (2018): https://www.bjanaesthesia.org...
2021-08-3116 minHipcastMalnutrition & Hip FracturesSend us a textJoin Prof Ian Harris, co-chair of ANZHFR for a Q & A with Dr Jack Bell, Dietitian from The Prince Charles Hospital, Queensland and ANZHFR Steering Committee member. Dr Jack Bell discusses the importance of malnutrition and SIMPLE nutrition care for hip fractures.
2021-08-0608 minHipcastBone Protection Medication On DischargeSend us a textJoin Prof Jacqui Close, co-chair of ANZHFR for a Q & A with Dr Bianca Wong, Geriatrician from the Lyell McEwin Hospital, South Australia. Dr Bianca Wong discusses how they are able to achieve a high rate of initiating osteoporosis medication at her hospital.
2021-07-1308 minHipcastYour Questions Answered: Clinical Management of the Hip Fracture PatientSend us a textWith our expert panel of ANZHFR Co-Chairs Prof Close & Prof Harris, geriatrician Dr Seymour & anaesthetist Dr McManus, we will be answering your burning questions on anticoagulation and surgery, delirium, pain management and bone protection for your hip fracture patients.Links:1. Anticoagulation & Surgery Resource: Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain & Ireland - https://anaesthetists.org/Portals/0/PDFs/Guidelines%20PDFs/Management%20of%20hip%20fractures%202020.pdf?ver=2021-01-21-143705-2872. Bone Protection: RACP Osteoporosis Guideline: https://healthybonesaustralia.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/OA-RACGP-Osteoporosis-Clinical-Guidelines-Summary-ver-2018.pdf
2021-06-0431 minHipcastThe Role of Transthoracic Echo in Hip FractureSend us a textDr Matthew Beech, Staff Specialist Anaesthetist at Gold Coast University Hospital, QLD Australia and Prof Jacqui Close, co-chair of ANZHFR discuss the role of transthoracic echo in hip fracture.
2021-05-2607 minHipcastWhen not to operate and when to palliate. A shared care approach.Send us a textTaken from the 2020 Hipfest Lecture Series, Dr Hannah Seymour, Geriatrician at Fiona Stanley Hospital, Western Australia and Prof Jacqui Close, co-chair of ANZHFR discuss when not to operate on hip fracture patients towards the end of their lives.
2021-04-2811 min