Orthogeriatrics : comprehensive orthopaedic care for the elderly patient

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Orthogeriatrics : comprehensive orthopaedic care for the elderly patient

edited by Raymond J. Newman

Butterworth-Heinemann, 1992

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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内容説明

The present trend is towards joint management of elderly patients with musculoskeletal injuries. Both orthopaedic surgeons and geriatricians are increasingly becoming involved, while the government has suggested that orthogeriatric units should be established. This is a sourcebook of information on the major orthopaedic problems suffered in old age and their management.

目次

  • The changing demography of the population
  • health economics of the ageing population
  • metabolic bone disease of the elderly patient
  • special anaesthetic considerations of the elderly
  • principles of fracture surgery in the elderly
  • surgery of femoral neck fracture
  • upper limb fractures
  • arthritis surgery in the elderly
  • foot surgery in the elderly
  • spinal problems in the elderly
  • amputations and prostheses
  • general medical problems of the elderly
  • impatient and community rehabilitation
  • applicances
  • prescribing in the elderly
  • an evaluation of combined care of the elderly
  • medicolegal aspects in caring for the elderly patient.

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