[Epidemiology and perspectives in traumatology of the elderly].
Corresponding to the demographic development, fractures of the humerus, wrist, or hip will occur noticeably more often during the next four decades. The number of patients with hip fractures will increase to 170% of present-day numbers, and in the age group >80 years to 250%. Trauma surgical departments should train their staff as well as adapt their workflows and ambient conditions to this demanding clientele to be prepared for these changes. For the elderly, a fracture may lead to need for permanent home care, which is why postoperative transfer to ambulatory care is especially important. The expected cost progression in traumatology of the elderly may be moderated by the conjunction of inpatient and ambulatory care, the utilization of synergies among the different service types, and by implementation of prophylaxis for osteoporosis and falls.
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Lohmann & Birkner Health Care Consulting GmbH, Holzhauser Strasse 175, 13509 Berlin. lohmann@lohmann-birkner.de
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D000359:Aftercare / Q000191:economics / Q000639:trends; D000368:Aged; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis / Q000639:trends; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D019033:Delivery of Health Care, Integrated / Q000191:economics / Q000639:trends; D003953:Diagnosis-Related Groups / Q000191:economics; D005544:Forecasting; D005858:Germany; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand / Q000191:economics / Q000639:trends; D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000191:economics / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training; D009985:Orthopedics / Q000193:education; D011157:Population Dynamics; D012784:Shoulder Fractures / Q000191:economics / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000601:surgery; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000191:economics / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000601:surgery