Hip fractures in the geriatric population are a common injury encountered in the emergency department. The recommendations for preoperative medical workup and management of these patients have recently been evaluated. Although medical therapies have been designed in an attempt to decrease the rate of ...
FallsFalls are by far the most common injury among the elderly. Fall injuries can result in broken bones, fractures, sprains, concussions and further head trauma. The sustaining injuries can place a senior in hospital for months on end. Grueling recovery from a broken hip or brain injury are ...
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Nocturia: A Risk Factor for Falls in the Elderly Objective : To determine if nocturia is a risk factor for reported falls and bone fractures in older persons. Objective : Cross-sectional study comparing f... RB Stewart,MT Moore,FE May,... - 《Journal of the American Geriatrics Society》...
Describe the common types of bone fractures. How would bone density be affected in an individual who is sedentary? What are the causes and effects of osteoporosis? Discuss the ways to counter or correct the progress of this condition. What causes acromegaly? What is chronic inflamm...
It affects older women the most, causing their bones to break more easily. The hip, spine and wrist are most susceptible to fractures or breaks in those with osteoporosis. Those at high risk for osteoporosis include: The elderly Smaller, thinner women Asian and white women Those with a ...
Seasonal Variations and Common Places of Hip Fractures in Elderly Patients: Nine Year Consecutive Survey Background Fall prevention is important for reducing hip fractures. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between variables related to hi... KA Choi,Y Ha,KH Lee - 《Journal...
Elderly patients present a unique challenge to the family physician in that they commonly present with multiple problems that are each multifactorial in nature. A systematic approach is needed to assess and manage the common problems of the elderly (Adelman and Daly, 20 common problems in geriatrics...
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Fracturescan be an excruciatingly painful experience that affects people of all ages and physical activity levels, from children to the elderly and even athletes. Signs and symptoms of fracture can range from visible swelling and deformity to difficulty moving or supporting weight. Treating fractures ...