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Recommendations on hip fractures.

Authors :
Wendt, K.
Heim, D.
Josten, C.
Kdolsky, R.
Oestern, H.-J.
Palm, H.
Sintenie, J.
Komadina, R.
Copuroglu, C.
Source :
European Journal of Trauma & Emergency Surgery; Aug2016, Vol. 42 Issue 4, p425-431, 7p, 2 Diagrams
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

In this article, the author reflects on recommendations for hip fractures suffered by elderly people. It mentions formation of the European Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery (ESTES) Study Group to develop ESTES recommendations on proximal hip fractures. It also highlights importance of pain management and discusses several options apart from analgesic drugs such as traction splint and urinal catheter.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
18639933
Volume :
42
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
European Journal of Trauma & Emergency Surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
117124230
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00068-016-0684-3