Lawton J O, Baker M R, Dickson R A
Lancet. 1983 Jul 9;2(8341):70-2. doi: 10.1016/s0140-6736(83)90059-4.
A survey of 128 patients with femoral neck fractures has emphasised the difference in physical condition and clinical behaviour between those with cervical fractures and those with trochanteric fractures. The latter group of patients manifest advanced biological ageing and present a greater health care problem. Maintenance of mobility in the elderly may alleviate this situation.