Hip fractures in elderly and problems during rehabilitation; [Yaşlilarda kalça kiriǧi ve rehabi̇li̇tasyon sorunlari]
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2006
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Hip fractures, one of the main reasons for disability, are frequently seen in older population. Several diseases including osteoporosis, neuromotor dysfunctions such as a stroke or Parkinson's disease, cognitive and balance disorders put the elderly to a higher risk for hip fracture compared to the younger population. In this group of patients, surgery is best treatment modality in order to obtain a satisfactory functional status. However, in these patients, age and coexisting medical illness may cause an increase in complications resulting in higher mortality after the surgical interventions. Moreover, the quality of life may be adversely affected in survivors after the surgery. In this manuscript, the rehabilitation of the elderly patients suffering from hip fracture and the potential problems during the rehabilitation program has been reviewed besides the preventive care method.
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age , aged , balance disorder , cognitive defect , comorbidity , disability , elderly care , high risk population , hip fracture , human , mortality , osteoporosis , Parkinson disease , patient care , quality of life , review , stroke