The purpose of this study is to determine whether epidural levobupivacaine applied for the purpose of post-operative analgesia compared to systemic analgesia with morphine leads to better pain control, stronger suppression of the inflammatory response and the production of inflammatory mediators, faster recovery of patients and consequently less incidence of postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) in elderly patients after surgical treatment of femoral fractures.
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Interleukin-6 Concentration in Peripheral Blood.
Timeframe: Before, 24 and 72 hours after the surgery
Changes in Cognitive Function
Timeframe: Before, 24,48,72,96 and 120 hours after the surgery