Rehabilitation for Frail Patients With Hip Fracture

Abstract

With an aging population, hip fractures and recovery from hip fractures are becoming a growing public health concern. Recovery after hip fractures is particularly challenging in those who are frail. Typically, frail patients with hip fractures are seen in acute care settings and followed as they transition to inpatient and/or outpatient rehabilitation. This article first summarizes existing literature describing the relationship between frailty and hip fracture and then provides a review of evidence about caring for this population in various care settings with special consideration for frail patients. To conclude, it outlines recommendations for future clinical rehabilitation research for frail patients with hip fractures.