Surgery considered emergency or elective

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Case study:

You are working on a busy orthopaedic ward and have just received the following patient from the emergency department.

Mr Ken Jones is an 83 year old man who has sustained a left fractured hip following a fall at home. He is due to have his hip replaced this afternoon. He has a past history of ischemic heart disease, COPD, hypertension, type 2 diabetes and chronic back pain. He lives independently at home with his wife Betty.

Question

Is Mr Jones' surgery considered emergency or elective?

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