Post-surgical rehabilitative approach to fragility fractures

Aging Clin Exp Res. 2013 Oct:25 Suppl 1:S23-5. doi: 10.1007/s40520-013-0094-x. Epub 2013 Sep 18.

Abstract

Osteoporosis is a skeletal disorder characterized by compromised bone strength predisposing to an increased risk of fracture. The most frequent sites of fragility fractures are the hip, the distal radius, the spine, the proximal humerus, and the ankle. In most cases, a surgical approach with subsequent rehabilitative treatment is required. The general aims of rehabilitation are to increase functioning and improve patients' activities, participation level, and quality of life.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Ankle Fractures
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Hip Fractures / rehabilitation
  • Hip Fractures / surgery
  • Humans
  • Humeral Fractures / rehabilitation
  • Humeral Fractures / surgery
  • Osteoporotic Fractures / rehabilitation*
  • Osteoporotic Fractures / surgery*
  • Postoperative Period
  • Radius Fractures / rehabilitation
  • Radius Fractures / surgery
  • Rehabilitation / methods*
  • Spinal Fractures / rehabilitation
  • Spinal Fractures / surgery