Fractures in the elderly: when is hip replacement a necessity?
Prasad Antapur, Nizar Mahomed, Rajiv GandhiToronto Western Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaAbstract: As the world’s population ages, hip fractures pose a significant health care problem. Hip fractures in the elderly are associated with impaired mobility, and increased morbidity and morta...
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| Language: | English |
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Dove Medical Press
2010-12-01
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| Series: | Clinical Interventions in Aging |
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| Online Access: | https://www.dovepress.com/fractures-in-the-elderly-when-is-hip-replacement-a-necessity-peer-reviewed-article-CIA |