Osteoporotic fractures in older adults.
Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol
; 20(4): 695-706, 2006 Aug.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-16979533
ABSTRACT
Osteoporotic fractures are emerging as a major public health problem in the aging population. Fractures result in increased morbidity, mortality and health expenditures. This article reviews current evidence for the management of common issues following osteoporotic fractures in older adults including (1) thromboembolism prevention; (2) delirium prevention; (3) pain management; (4) rehabilitation; (5) assessing the cause of fracture; and (6) prevention of subsequent fractures. Areas for practice improvement and further research are highlighted.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Osteoporose
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Fraturas Ósseas
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Fraturas Espontâneas
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Aged
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol
Assunto da revista:
REUMATOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2006
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos