Open AccessMusculoskeletal Disorders in the Elderly
Author(s) -
Ramon Gheno,
J. Cepparo,
Cristina Elena Rosca,
Anne Cotten
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of clinical imaging science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.279
H-Index - 18
eISSN - 2156-7514
pISSN - 2156-5597
DOI - 10.4103/2156-7514.99151
Subject(s) - medicine , osteoporosis , osteoarthritis , physical therapy , elderly people , gerontology , alternative medicine , pathology
Musculoskeletal disorders are among the most common problems affecting the elderly. The resulting loss of mobility and physical independence can be particularly devastating in this population. The aim of this article is to present some of the most frequent musculoskeletal disorders of the elderly, such as fractures, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, microcrystal disorders, infections, and tumors