Management principles of osteoporotic fractures. (June 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gardner, Michael J.; Collinge, Cory
• Is Part Of: Injury. Volume 47(2016)Supplement 2
• Page Start: S33
• Page End: S35
• Publication Date: 2016-06
• Subjects: Fixation -- Osteoporotic fractures -- Locked plating -- Augmentation; Wounds and injuries -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Accidents -- Periodicals; Wounds and Injuries -- surgery -- Periodicals; Lésions et blessures -- Chirurgie -- Périodiques; Electronic journals; Electronic journals; 617.1
• DOI: 10.1016/S0020-1383(16)47006-3
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0020-1383

Abstract

Abstract: Osteoporotic fractures are difficult to manage. They pose a number of difficulties to the surgeon arising from the underlying poor bone stock compromising the intention to achieve optimum fixation. Moreover, the frail elderly patients present with a variety of medical co-morbidities increasing the risk of developing perioperative complications. Despite these recognized challenges, there are currently a number of improving technologies and strategies at the surgeon's disposal to provide more confidence with fracture fixation and maximize the chance of success.