Background Emergency general surgery in the elderly is a particular challenge to the
surgeon in charge of their care. The aim was to review contemporary aspects of managing …

Introduction Major trauma in older people is a significant health burden in the developed
world. The aging of the population has resulted in larger numbers of older patients suffering …

Background The Frailty Index has been shown to predict discharge disposition in geriatric
patients. The aim of this study was to validate the modified 15-variable Trauma-Specific …

Geriatric trauma constitutes an increasingly recognized problem. Aging results in a
progressive decline in cellular function which leads to a loose of their capacity to respond to …

Background We hypothesised that in acute high-risk surgical patients, a lower intraoperative
peripheral perfusion index (PPI) would indicate a higher risk of postoperative complications …

Background To investigate the injury pattern, mechanisms, severity, and mortality of the
elderly hospitalized for treatment of trauma following motorcycle accidents. Methods …

Background Globally, populations are ageing, creating challenges for trauma system
design. Despite this, little is known about causes of injury and long-term outcomes in older …

The average life expectancy in the United States is 80 years [1]. With advances in healthcare
extending the length and quality of our lives, injuries in the geriatric population continue to …

The United States is experiencing an exponential increase in its older adults unlike any that
has ever occurred. With the aging of the baby boomer generation, the geriatric, commonly …

As our population ages and increasing numbers of older patients experience major trauma it
is important to understand factors that influence outcomes in this patient cohort. The aim of …