title: [The problematic nature of fractures in the geriatric patient].
abstract: Fractures in the elderly patient require specialized management encompassing a complex care-providing concept that involves particular expertise, specific instruments, interdisciplinary cooperation and comprehensive aftercare. This latter aspect needs to be extended to include the provision of care in the patient's home. Surgical correction of a fracture alone can no longer be considered sufficient management.
authors.affiliation: Fachklinik Enzensberg, Hopfen am See. wolfgang.franck@skh-cux.de
authors.forename: W M
authors.initials: WM
authors.lastname: Franck
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Moorahrend
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls / Q000517:prevention & control; D000203:Activities of Daily Living / Q000145:classification*; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005194:Family Practice; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005598:Fractures, Spontaneous / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000534:rehabilitation; D011379:Prognosis; D012947:Social Work