Osteoporotic fractures in older adults.
Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)
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.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Colón-Emeric, CS; Saag, KG
Published Date
- August 2006
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 20 / 4
Start / End Page
- 695 - 706
PubMed ID
- 16979533
Pubmed Central ID
- PMC1839833
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 1521-6942
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/j.berh.2006.04.004
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- Netherlands