Recent aspects on outcomes in geriatric fracture patients.
As the population ages, the number of fragility fractures is expected to increase dramatically. These injuries are frequently associated with less than satisfactory outcomes. Many of the patients experience adverse events or death, and few regain their pre-injury functional status. Many also lose their independence as a result of their fracture. This manuscript will explore problems and some potential solutions to evaluate the outcomes of geriatric fracture care. Specific, system-wide, and societal concerns will be discussed. Limited suggestions will be made for future steps to improve outcomes assessments.
Basel University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland. nsuhm@web.de
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D000368:Aged; D003657:Decision Making; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006305:Health Status Indicators; D006801:Humans; D058866:Osteoporotic Fractures / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D020127:Recovery of Function; D016896:Treatment Outcome