Proximal femoral fracture: achievements and prospects

CA Austin, PJ Lawson, R Gibson, IAN PHILP - Age and ageing, 1998 - go.gale.com
Proximal femoral fracture patients, most of them elderly and female, occupy 20% of all
orthopedic beds in the United Kingdom at any given time. Frequently they develop complex …

Experiences with external hip protectors in homes for the aged: A report from Finland

P Mäki-Jokela, J Valvanne, P Jäntti… - Journal of the American …, 2002 - Elsevier
Objective Three observational studies were performed to examine the use and effectiveness
of external hip protectors intended to prevent hip fractures. Methods Data were collected …