Abstract
Proximal femur fractures in the aging population present a variety of challenges. Physiologically, patients incurring this fracture are typically frail, with significant medical comorbidities, yet require early surgical treatment to restore mobility to prevent deterioration. Socioeconomically, the occurrence of a fragility fracture may be the beginning of the loss of independence, and the burdens of rehabilitation and support are borne by the individual patient and health care systems.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Article number | e323 |
| Journal | OTA international : the open access journal of orthopaedic trauma |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - May 2024 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- geriatric fracture
- hip fracture
- proximal femur
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