Open AccessCharacteristics of Fall-Related Fractures in Older Adults with Cerebrovascular Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study
Author(s) -
Mingming Fu,
Junfei Guo,
Yuqi Zhao,
Yaqian Zhang,
Yingze Zhang,
Zhiqian Wang
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical interventions in aging
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.184
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1178-1998
pISSN - 1176-9092
DOI - 10.2147/cia.s316739
Subject(s) - medicine , perioperative , cross sectional study , comorbidity , disease , hip fracture , stroke (engine) , complication , surgery , pediatrics , osteoporosis , mechanical engineering , pathology , engineering
Limited information exists on fall-related fractures in older adults with cerebrovascular disease. This study aimed to determine the characteristics of older adults with cerebrovascular disease who sustained fall-related fractures and identify the associated risk factors for perioperative complications.