Open AccessThe clinical case of a patient with syndrome of the falls
Author(s) -
В. И. Мороз,
А. В. Наумов,
Н. О. Ховасова
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
rossijskij žurnal geriatričeskoj mediciny
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2686-8709
pISSN - 2686-8636
DOI - 10.37586/2686-8636-4-2020-350-356
Subject(s) - medicine , physical examination , neurological examination , accidental fall , stenosis , peripheral neuropathy , pediatrics , physical therapy , intensive care medicine , surgery , diabetes mellitus , endocrinology
This case shows a patient with a fall syndrome, which resulted in a severe rib fracture. The patient was thoroughly examined to identify the probable causes and risk factors for falls. The results of physical examination, comprehensive geriatric assessment and additional research methods revealed such geriatric syndromes as frailty, falls syndrome, vitamin D deficiency, peripheral polyneuropathy, and carotid artery stenosis. Thus, as a result of the examination, 7 risk factors for falls were identified in the patient, which turned out to be fully or partially modifiable.