BACKGROUND: Frailty strongly predicts adverse outcomes in a variety of clinical settings;
however, frailty-related trauma outcomes have not been systematically reviewed and …

In the context of an ageing population, the demographic sands of trauma are shifting.
Increasingly, trauma units are serving older adults who have sustained injuries in low …

Introduction Early assessment of hip fracture patients' cognitive function is important for
preventing pre-and postoperative complications. The aim of this study was twofold:(1) to …

Background The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether physicians' practice was
adequate for the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis in patients with proximal humeral …

Radial nerve injuries are often associated with humeral shaft fractures. The results of
treatment of these injuries, by contemporary surgical approaches, remain diverse. In this …

Objectives: To evaluate physical function and return to independence of geriatric trauma
patients, to compare physical function outcomes of geriatric patients who sustained high …

Introduction Prehospital and hospital emergency care guidelines have been developed for
patients with suspected hip fracture. Initial radiography can identify a number of patients with …

Background Motor vehicle collisions (MVCs) are a leading cause of injury in the US. While
the probability of collision with a pedestrian (PMVC) has declined in recent years, the …

Prehospitalt omhändertagande av patienter med misstänkt höftfraktur. Vårdprocess med
transport direkt till röntgen eller ak Page 1 Prehospitalt omhändertagande av patienter med …

Geriatric patients often sustain life-threatening injuries from minor trauma. A growing body of
research suggests that these patients are often under-triaged in the emergency setting. The …