Advancements in the Management of Fragility Fractures in Orthopaedic Patients
Saskia Locke, James Doonan, Bryn Jones · 2024
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Saskia Locke, James Doonan, and Bryn Jones survey recent advances in caring for fragility fractures, the breaks that occur when osteoporotic bone meets minor trauma. British guidance stresses prompt, coordinated multidisciplinary care and early mobilization. Medical therapy now includes the bone-building drug romosozumab for patients at imminent fracture risk.
Regional nerve blocks are replacing opioids for many, with less delirium. Surgeons have gained polyaxial and far cortical locking systems that let osteoporotic bone heal by controlled motion, plus cement-augmented screws for grip in weak bone. Minimally invasive approaches preserve blood supply and shorten recovery. The authors expect future gains in vertebral and pelvic fracture care aimed at independence.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Saskia Locke, James Doonan, Bryn Jones |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2024 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 20 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |