Recent aspects on outcomes in geriatric fracture patients.
Osteoporos Int
; 21(Suppl 4): S523-8, 2010 Dec.
Article
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| ID: mdl-21057991
ABSTRACT
As the population ages, the number of fragility fractures is expected to increase dramatically. These injuries are frequently associated with less than satisfactory outcomes. Many of the patients experience adverse events or death, and few regain their pre-injury functional status. Many also lose their independence as a result of their fracture. This manuscript will explore problems and some potential solutions to evaluate the outcomes of geriatric fracture care. Specific, system-wide, and societal concerns will be discussed. Limited suggestions will be made for future steps to improve outcomes assessments.
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Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Fracturas Osteoporóticas
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Aged
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Osteoporos Int
Asunto de la revista:
METABOLISMO
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ORTOPEDIA
Año:
2010
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Suiza