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Review
. 2023 Jul;54(3S):e1-e12.
doi: 10.1016/j.ocl.2023.04.001. Epub 2023 May 31.

Managing Geriatric Patients with Falls and Fractures

Carla T Williams  1 , Jeremy Whyman  2 , Julia Loewenthal  3 , Karen Chahal  4
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Review

Managing Geriatric Patients with Falls and Fractures

Carla T Williams et al. Orthop Clin North Am. 2023 Jul.

Abstract

Orthopedic fractures in adults 65 and older are common and can lead to functional decline and increased morbidity and mortality. Falls are often the precipitating event for fractures in this population, linked to common aging physiology with increasing comorbid conditions and advancing frailty. Managing falls and orthopedic fractures in the geriatric population is complex, requiring a systematic and collaborative approach spearheaded by a multidisciplinary team focused on improving patient outcomes.

Keywords: Fragility fractures; Frailty; Hip fractures; Orthopedics; Perioperative assessment; Postoperative care.

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