Rapid Geriatric Assessment of Hip Fracture

Jesse Zanker; Gustavo Duque

doi:10.1016/j.cger.2017.03.003

Rapid Geriatric Assessment of Hip Fracture

Clin Geriatr Med. 2017 Aug;33(3):369-382. doi: 10.1016/j.cger.2017.03.003. Epub 2017 May 18.

Authors

Jesse Zanker¹, Gustavo Duque²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Aged Care, Sunshine Hospital, Western Health, 176 Furlong Road, St. Albans, Victoria 3021, Australia.
² Department of Aged Care, Sunshine Hospital, Western Health, 176 Furlong Road, St. Albans, Victoria 3021, Australia; Australian Institute for Musculoskeletal Science (AIMSS), Level 3, Centre for Health, Research and Education, Sunshine Hospital, Western Health, The University of Melbourne, 176 Furlong Road, St. Albans, Victoria 3021, Australia; Department of Medicine-Western Precinct, Melbourne Medical School, The University of Melbourne, 176 Furlong Road, St Albans, Victoria 3021, Australia. Electronic address: gustavo.duque@unimelb.edu.au.

PMID: 28689569
DOI: 10.1016/j.cger.2017.03.003

Abstract

A comprehensive geriatric assessment, combined with a battery of imaging and blood tests, should be able to identify those hip fracture patients who are at higher risk of short- and long-term complications. This comprehensive assessment should be followed by the implementation of a comprehensive multidimensional care plan aimed to prevent negative outcomes in the postoperative period (short and long term), thus assuring a safe and prompt functional recovery while also preventing future falls and fractures.

Keywords: Assessment; Elderly; Hip fracture; Morbidity; Mortality; Orthogeriatrics; Osteoporosis; Preoperative assessment.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Accidental Falls / prevention & control*
Aged
Geriatric Assessment / methods*
Hip Fractures* / diagnosis
Hip Fractures* / etiology
Hip Fractures* / prevention & control
Humans
Interdisciplinary Communication
Postoperative Complications / prevention & control*
Recovery of Function