Open AccessOutcomes and Impact of Fragility Fracture among Geriatrics Patients who Underwent Hip Surgery in Hospital Kuala Lumpur
Author(s) -
Lim HT,
Chong EGM,
Yau WK,
H Abdul-Halim
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
malaysian orthopaedic journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.271
H-Index - 6
eISSN - 2232-111X
pISSN - 1985-2533
DOI - 10.5704/moj.2203.012
Subject(s) - medicine , barthel index , hip fracture , quality of life (healthcare) , physical therapy , kuala lumpur , fragility fracture , geriatrics , activities of daily living , osteoporosis , bone mineral , nursing , marketing , psychiatry , business
Fragility fractures are common in the elderly. It is associated with increased mortality, reduced mobility, and poorer quality of life. In addition, post-operative functional outcomes are limited locally.
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