Rehabilitation in peripheral non femoral fractures: a review

Mangone, Giuseppe and Postiglione, Marco and Pasquetti, Pietro (2010) Rehabilitation in peripheral non femoral fractures: a review. Clinical cases in mineral and bone metabolism, 7 (1). pp. 48-50. ISSN 1971-3266

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Abstract

This paper is a short review of the available information on peripheral non femoral fractures (PNFF) which are strictly related to osteoporosis. Particular attention is focused on wrist fractures in view of their frequent occurrence as indicated by world wide statistics. Of special interest is the definition of risk groups (old age), risk areas (developed countries) and risk factors. Reference is made to 2008 WHO guidelines for fracture risk assessment. PNFF are a serious concern to health authorities because their high incidence in constant growth, causes a serious burden on the health budget. The pathway of patient care is described, from initial evaluation (including bone fragility, multi-morbidity and risk factors) to specific diagnosis and treatment. The multiplicity of etiological factors involved requires multidisciplinary approach. This aspect justifies the importance given to rehabilitation, which is the longest part of patient care and is strictly connected to preventive measures. There is ample reference to falls, to exercises, to appropriate sports, to complications and to active and passive mobilization. The paper suggests research in areas related to PNFF, to health economics, epidemiology, prevention, health education, training and multidisciplinary coordination

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Osteoporosis, peripheral non femoral fractures, rehabilitation pathway
Subjects:	600 Tecnologia - Scienze applicate > 610 Medicina e salute (Classificare qui la tecnologia dei servizi medici) > 611 Anatomia; Citologia; Istologia umana > 611.7 Sistema muscoloscheletrico, tegumento
Depositing User:	Danilo Dezzi
Date Deposited:	13 Jan 2014 15:50
Last Modified:	13 Jan 2014 16:06
URI:	http://eprints.bice.rm.cnr.it/id/eprint/5805

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