Rehabilitation of hip fractures in the elderly.
Hip fractures in the elderly carry a high rate of morbidity and mortality. Most hip fractures require immediate surgical intervention. An intensive period of rehabilitation helps reduce complications. Management of the whole patient--including treatment of any preexisting medical conditions, attention to nutrition and conditioning exercises--is essential for a good outcome. Success depends more on careful follow-up during rehabilitation than on the nature of the surgical repair.
D000368:Aged; D003221:Confusion / Q000209:etiology; D003681:Dehydration / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D005082:Physical Exertion; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000209:etiology; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D013923:Thromboembolism / Q000209:etiology; D013997:Time Factors