[Upper extremity fractures in the elderly]. / Frakturen der oberen Extremitäten im Alter.
Z Gerontol Geriatr
; 50(1): 73-85, 2017 Jan.
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| ID: mdl-28070676
Upper extremity fractures in the elderly are very frequent and second only to hip fractures in the group of fragility fractures. Their impact on mobility and functional decline seems to be underestimated especially when they occur in combination with lower extremity fractures. Fractures of the proximal humerus and the distal radius can often be treated conservatively; however, the indications for operative treatment must not be based on fracture morphology alone and due consideration should be given to all concomitant circumstances affecting functional aspects of patients. Operative treatment of proximal humeral fractures may aim either at preserving the humeral head or at prosthetic replacement. There is broad agreement that this decision should depend on the condition of the humeral head fragment (degree of damage, perfusion). Fixation of distal radial fractures is commonly performed with angular volar stable plates. The more complex the fracture, the more likely conservative treatment will fail.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Traumatismos del Brazo
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Fracturas Óseas
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Fijación Interna de Fracturas
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Inmovilización
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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De
Revista:
Z Gerontol Geriatr
Asunto de la revista:
GERIATRIA
Año:
2017
Tipo del documento:
Article
Pais de publicación:
Alemania