| Literature DB >> 29052752 |
Kajetan Klos1, Paul Simons1, Thomas Mückley2, Bernhard Karich3, Thorsten Randt4, Matthias Knobe5.
Abstract
The number of ankle fractures in elderly patients is increasing. The aim of treatment of ankle fractures in the elderly is to guarantee a possible unlimited autonomy and quality of life for patients. This is achieved by minimization of the complications and impairments after ankle joint fractures. Decisive for the further course is the initial treatment. The results are essentially determined by the soft tissue management, reduction and stable osteosynthesis; however, an orthogeriatric co-management with the implementation of treatment paths and standard operating procedures is recommended. The advantages of an interdisciplinary cooperation of trauma surgeons and geriatricians are obvious in this situation.Entities:
Keywords: Fracture fixation; Geriatric assessment; Minimally invasive surgery; Osteoporosis; Osteosynthesis
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Year: 2017 PMID: 29052752 DOI: 10.1007/s00113-017-0423-1
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Unfallchirurg ISSN: 0177-5537 Impact factor: 1.000