Optimizing the Geriatric Host for Fracture Surgery

IF 0.2 Q4 ORTHOPEDICS

Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics Pub Date : 2024-09-01 DOI:10.1016/j.oto.2024.101134

Naoko Onizuka MD, PhD , Rebekah Kleinsmith MD , Julie Switzer MD

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Abstract

Fractures represent a significant health concern among the elderly population, leading to functional decline, loss of independence, and increased morbidity and mortality. The management of geriatric patients undergoing fracture surgery requires a comprehensive approach that addresses their specific physiological, psychological, and social needs. This article aims to elucidate the various strategies for optimizing the geriatric host for fracture surgery by addressing preoperative assessment, intraoperative management, and postoperative care.

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优化骨折手术中的老年病人宿主

骨折是老年人群的一个重大健康问题，会导致功能衰退、丧失独立性、发病率和死亡率上升。对接受骨折手术的老年患者进行管理需要采取综合方法，以满足其特殊的生理、心理和社会需求。本文旨在通过术前评估、术中管理和术后护理，阐明优化老年患者骨折手术的各种策略。

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Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics ORTHOPEDICS-

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0.40

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审稿时长

83 days

期刊介绍： Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics is an innovative, richly illustrated resource that keeps practitioners informed of significant advances in all areas of surgical management. Each issue of this atlas-style journal explores a single topic, often offering alternate approaches to the same procedure. Its current, definitive information keeps readers in the forefront of their specialty.