Birge S J, Morrow-Howell N, Proctor E K
Program on Aging, Jewish Hospital of St. Louis, Missouri.
Clin Geriatr Med. 1994 Nov;10(4):589-609.
One of the major factors contributing to a deterioration in the quality of life and independence of older adults is osteoporosis and hip fracture. Recent advances in our knowledge of the causes of hip fracture are providing new and effective approaches to the prevention of this disabling condition. Because hip fracture is a leading cause of disability, significant efforts have been directed to the development of strategies for the more effective rehabilitation and treatment of the fracture patient.
导致老年人生活质量下降和独立性丧失的主要因素之一是骨质疏松症和髋部骨折。我们对髋部骨折病因的最新认识进展为预防这种致残性疾病提供了新的有效方法。由于髋部骨折是导致残疾的主要原因，人们已付出巨大努力来制定策略，以便更有效地对骨折患者进行康复治疗。
