[Fall and fracture risk].
Falls and fall-related fractures are a major problem among older adults. These injuries often cause continuous pain, functional impairments, and mortality. While the majority of falls do not result in fractures, most fractures are due to falls. Especially, almost all hip fractures (95%) result from falls. And so, it is very important to analyze falls and risk factors for falls. A history of falls is the major independent predictor of future fall risk. To date, several strategies have been provided to control risk factors for fall. To prevent falls and fall-induced injuries and fractures, multicomponent exercise, home hazard assessment and modification and use of hip protectors have proven efficient.
Koike
Tatsuya
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Department of Rheumatosurgery, Osaka City University Medical School.
D000058:Accidental Falls / Q000517:prevention & control*; D015444:Exercise / Q000502:physiology; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D011481:Protective Clothing; D012307:Risk Factors