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What fracture is most common in the elderly?
Hip fractures are high the older you get.
What has the author Kenneth J Koval written?
Kenneth J. Koval has written: 'Rockwood, Green, and Wilkins' handbook of fractures' -- subject(s): Fractures, Dislocations, Handbooks, manuals, etc, Handbooks, Handbooks, manuals 'Hip fractures' -- subject(s): Fractures, Hip joint, Hip Fractures, Patients, Therapy, Treatment, Diagnosis, Rehabilitation
Which fractures are most common in the elderly?
the most common fracture of an elderly person might be their hip. i think
What percentage of hip fractures in men and women are due to osteoporosis?
140%
Is the only treatment for hip fractures surgery?
no. many hip fractures can be treated with physical therapy, rest, or injections. surgery is never a go to option for any doctors, but sometimes it is necessary. it depends on the patient and what will work best for them.
What side effects do treatments for osteoporosis have on patients?
Side effects may include back, muscle, bone or joint pain, stomach pain or upset, or constipation. Other frequent side effects include wrist fractures, spine fractures, shoulder fractures and hip fractures.
What can be used to immobilize fracture sites?
Fractures are usually immobilised by plaster cast, nails, wires, plates and screws and special nail and plates for hip fractures. The site and type of fracture will determine the type of materials used for immobilisation.
What surgery is required for complicated fractures brought on by osteoporosis?
hospitalization and a surgical procedure are required. In hip replacement surgery, the broken hip is removed and replaced with a new hip made of plastic, or metal and plastic
What is the best hip orthosis for conservative treatment for hip dislocation, fractures?
medi hip one from the house of PMIPL, offers an ideal hip therapy orthosis for treatment of hip dislocation, acetabular fracture or any othe rpost-operative conditions of hip joint.. The orthosis guards against dislocation & luxation of the hip
What bones orther than vertbrae are prone to fracture in osteoporosis?
Hip fractures are common. Usually the head of the femur.
What is a Hairline hip fracture?
A hairline hip fracture, also known as a stress fracture, can be one of the hardest fractures to diagnose. You would experience a great deal of pain when any pressure is placed on the leg in which the hip fracture is located.
What medical conditions affect the elderly?
The most common medical conditions affecting the aging are coronary heart disease, stroke, cancer, and the flu. Accidents resulting in injuries such as hip fractures are also common among the elderly.
