Comparison of the efficacy and safety of transdermal buprenorphine patch to conventional analgesics after operative fixation of extra capsular fracture of proximal femur

Proximal femur fractures are common among older individuals and pose challenges in achieving effective post-operative analgesia. Age-related co-morbidities limit the selection of analgesics in this population. This study aimed to compare the safety and effectiveness of transdermal buprenorphine (TDB) patch with traditional analgesics after fixation of an extracapsular fracture of the proximal femur.