Abstract Background: Older people with hip fractures are often malnourished at the time of fracture, and subsequently have poor food intake. This is an update of a Cochrane review first published in 2000, and previously updated in 2010. Objectives: To review the...
Abstract Problem: There are low rates of treatment of osteoporosis following hip fractures in the elderly. Design: Controlled before-after trial of the ortho-geriatric-led ‘ICHIBAN’ program. Data were collected by a blinded observer in 2 phases: over the year before...
Abstract Hip fracture is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in older people and its impact on society is substantial. To examine the effects of multidisciplinary rehabilitation, in either inpatient or ambulatory care settings, for older patients with hip...
Abstract Lasting disability and further falls are common and costly problems in older people following fall-related lower limb and pelvic fractures. Exercise interventions can improve mobility after fracture and reduce falls in older people, however the optimal...