Beer Christopher, Giles Emma
University of Western Australia and Royal Perth and Mercy Hospitals, Western Australia.
Aust Fam Physician. 2005 Aug;34(8):673-6.
Hip fracture is a common "geriatric syndrome", presenting general practitioners with complex challenges in prevention and management. Hip fracture entails a high cost to both the individual and the community.
This article reviews the management of hip fractures focussing on prevention and treatment. The aim of the review is to help the GP address risk factors for hip fracture, understand what happens to their patients while in the hospital "black box", and to care for their patients postfracture.
General practitioners have a key role in preventing hip fracture and optimising the ongoing care of patients who have suffered a fracture.
髋部骨折是一种常见的“老年综合征”，给全科医生在预防和管理方面带来了复杂的挑战。髋部骨折对个人和社会都造成高昂的成本。
本文回顾髋部骨折的管理，重点关注预防和治疗。综述的目的是帮助全科医生识别髋部骨折的风险因素，了解患者在医院“黑箱”期间的情况，并在骨折后照顾患者。
全科医生在预防髋部骨折以及优化骨折患者的持续护理方面起着关键作用。
