The study of this systematic literature review according to the recommendations suggested by Cochrane's Collaboration, had the aim to search in the publications listed in the databases consulted, the available evidences about complications arising from surgical positioning in elderly clients submitted to hip surgery. The studies identified and discussed in this review presented important aspects in the development of an effective practice, enabling greater understanding of the need to elaborate better delineated researches that provide internal validity for future studies, enabling the use of their results in clinical practice.
Aged; Hip injuries; Intraoperative complications