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Recommendations on hip fractures.
- 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