BookPaolo Falaschi, David R. Marsh, editors.
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.