Complications of Hip Fracture Osteosynthesis - In Patients Over 50 years of age

Hip fractures are now considered the new orthopaedic epidemic, and according to the World Health Organisation their incidence in Latin America is becoming increasingly high. In addition, fractures of the proximal end of the femur have been shown to be one of the most common disabling injuries occurring in older adults, with surgical treatment being considered the only therapeutic possibility to ensure a return to pre-fracture function and the maintenance of a good quality of life.

About the author

Karla Marilyn Obando Cuero e Karen Michelle Bayas Villagomez, titulares de uma licenciatura em Medicina Geral obtida na Universidade Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil.

Product details

• Authors: Karen Bayas, Karla Obando
• Publisher: Our Knowledge Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 24.12.2023
• EAN: 9786206979241
• ISBN: 9786206979241
• No. of pages: 52
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General