Orthogeriatrics is increasingly recommended in the care of hip fracture patients, although
evidence for this model is conflicting or at least limited. Furthermore, there is no conclusive …

As the proportion of elderly individuals within the population grows, the incidence of hip
fractures increases. Traditionally, orthopedic surgeons used to focus on surgical treatment of …

Rationale Adults with a recent fracture have a high imminent risk of a subsequent fracture.
We hypothesise that, like subsequent fracture risk, fall risk is also highest immediately after a …

Abstract Integrated Osteoporosis Care (IOC) has been emerging over the past decade. To
support integrated care initiatives, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has developed the …

Background Osteoporosis affects over half of adults over 50 years worldwide. With an
ageing population, osteoporosis, fractures and their associated costs are increasing …

Falls represent a major health problem in subjects aged 65 or older because of their high
prevalence and the severity of their physical, functional, psychological and financial …

Objective To compare the effectiveness of a six‐month home‐based telerehabilitation based
on the Internet‐based rehabilitation management system coupled with conventional …

Background Older adults with a prior history of falls that results in hip fractures have
difficulties in regaining pre-fracture functional capacity. Scientific evidence has shown …

Objective To evaluate the effects of a physical exercise program on days lived at home, the
use and costs of health care and social services, mortality, and functional independence …

Hip fractures in the elderly have become a major public health concern as the population
ages. Post-operative rehabilitation is associated with improved outcomes and a greater …