doi:10.1007/s13670-016-0161-1Strotman, PatrickLack, WilliamBernstein, MitchellStover, MichaelSummers, HobieSpringer USCurrent Geriatrics ReportsStrotman P, Lack W, Bernstein M. Evaluation of common fractures of the hip in the elderly. Cuur Geri Rep 2016;5:38-43....
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 ...
Fractures of the hip, wrist, proximal humerus, and ankle frequently are observed among the elderly patient population in the United States. The Medicare patient population has shown dramatic geographic variation in the rates of these common fractures, with an increased incidence observed throughout the...
the team approach to the management of illness, the importance of the family, and the biopsychosocial model are followed. Because of the prevalence of chronic disease in the elderly, cure may be elusive, but
Common (1% to 10%): Back pain, myalgia Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Arthralgia, fracture of hip/wrist/spine, leg cramps Postmarketing reports: Bone fractures, rhabdomyolysis[Ref]Dermatologic Common (1% to 10%): Rash Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Erythema Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Bullous reactions,...
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 family history of osteoporosis Those with anorexia nervosa Those with low calcium ...
Overtreatment with this drug may cause an increase in heart rate, cardiac wall thickness, and cardiac contractility and may precipitate angina or arrhythmias, particularly in patients with cardiovascular disease and in elderly patients.[Ref] Endocrine Frequency not reported: Changes in symptom presentation...
[209]. On the other hand, a prospective study in a cohort of elderly women demonstrated that high levels of circulating LCN2 predicted future risk of OP-related fractures [210]. These findings are consistent with observations in transgenic mice overexpressing LCN2, where changes in bone ...
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...
Overtreatment with this drug may cause an increase in heart rate, cardiac wall thickness, and cardiac contractility and may precipitate angina or arrhythmias, particularly in patients with cardiovascular disease and in elderly patients.[Ref] Endocrine ...