Orthogeriatrics. (©2017)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Paolo Falaschi, David R. Marsh, editors.
• Editors: Falaschi, P (Paolo); Marsh, David R
• Contents: 1 Introduction: why orthogeriatrics, worldwide distribution of orthogeriatric approach -- 2 Epidemiology of hip fracture and social costs.-3 Osteoporosis in the elderly patient -- 4 Frailty, sarcopenia and falls -- 5 Pre-operative management -- 6 Hip fracture: the choice of surgery -- 7 Orthogeriatric anaesthetics. 8 Post-operative management -- 9 The role of nursing -- 10 Rehabilitation -- 11 Multi-professional team: coordination and communication -- 12 How to implement a Fracture Liaison Service -- 13 Co-management of elective orthopaedic patients -- 14 Patient?s and caregiver?s psychological evaluation.
• Publisher Details: Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2017
• Copyright Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 618.97/74; Medicine; Geriatric orthopedics; MEDICAL -- Gynecology & Obstetrics; Geriatric orthopedics; Medical -- Orthopedics; Medical -- Anesthesiology; Medical -- Emergency Medicine; Medical -- Nursing -- General; Orthopaedics & fractures; Anaesthetics; Accident & emergency medicine; Nursing; Geriatrics; Orthopedics; Anesthesiology; Emergency medicine; Nursing; Medical -- Geriatrics; Geriatric medicine; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319432496; 3319432494
• Related ISBNs: 9783319432489; 3319432486
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed October 27, 2016).
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