Maximising functional recovery following hip fracture in frail seniors
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Optimal hip fracture management in high-risk frail older adults.
Management of high-risk hip fracture patients is complicated. The optimal surgical decision must be individualized and made promptly, with the assistance of all important team members, including primary care doctors, patient, family, and the orthopedic team. The risks of delaying surgery are significant and should be avoided if possible. Strategies for improving outcomes in these patients inclu...
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عنوان ژورنال: Best Practice & Research Clinical Rheumatology
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1521-6942
DOI: 10.1016/j.berh.2014.01.001