Scheibel A B
Clin Geriatr Med. 1985 Aug;1(3):671-7.
The development of structural and functional deficits in the aging nervous system may constitute one important source of falls in the elderly. Present information is suggestive and is still based primarily upon tissue specimens from chronically ill and hospitalized patients. Within these limits, examples of structural changes are presented, and the possible functional consequences are examined. Although discrete patterns of motor weakness may follow such dysfunctions, overall problems in the timing and sequencing of motor action programs may be equally important in leading to falls and injury in the elderly.
衰老神经系统中结构和功能缺陷的发展可能是老年人跌倒的一个重要原因。目前的信息具有启发性，且仍主要基于慢性病患者和住院患者的组织样本。在此范围内，本文列举了结构变化的实例，并探讨了可能产生的功能后果。尽管这种功能障碍可能会导致特定模式的运动无力，但运动动作程序的时间安排和顺序方面的整体问题在导致老年人跌倒和受伤方面可能同样重要。
