Abstract
Objective: To conduct a literature review to determine the effects of comorbidities on the recovery of the elderly after hip fracture surgery and the risks to mortality of this patient. Methods: This is an integrative review of a qualitative approach. Performed in the following databases LILACS, MEDLINE, SCIELO and PUBMED, using the following Health Sciences Descriptors (decs): Falls; Elderly; Hip fractures; Comorbiditie and Mortality. Results: In the analysis of the studies it was found that the highest frequency of falls and hip fractures is among the elderly women, and the postoperative period is related to the emergence of comorbidities related to physical function deficit, body pain and fear. Of new falls. Patients who remain hospitalized longer after surgery have a greater chance of comorbidities, compromising their recovery, thus providing higher risks to premature mortality of the elderly. Final Considerations: Patients with hip fractures who have postoperative comorbidities are predisposed to clinical complications and have a high mortality rate. In this sense, there is a need to develop actions that guarantee the protection and recovery of this elderly, in order to reduce the risks to mortality after hip fracture.