[Co-management in geriatric traumatology]

Abstract

Background: Fragility fractures are becoming more common and are leading to significantly increased morbidity and mortality rates.

Method: In order to improve the outcome of these patients, they are increasingly being treated from the beginning interdisciplinarily and interprofessionally as part of co-management models. The main contents of these systems are rapid surgical stabilization for rapid remobilization, treatment with standardized paths and regular communication within the team and a well-functioning discharge management. Furthermore, the organization is a key ingredient in secondary prevention of geriatric traumatology.

Conclusion: If this system can be implemented as a whole, this will lead to an improvement of the functional outcomes for the patient as well as to cost savings.

Keywords: Comorbidity; Geriatric health services; Hip fractures; Interdisciplinary health team; Osteoporosis.