| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2708293 | Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia (English Edition) | 2011 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
ABSTRACTCare for elderly patients undergoing orthopedic surgery, particularly for those requiring emergency surgery, needs to take into account an analysis of physical capacity and risks specific to elderly individuals, in an attempt to reduce the risks. Nevertheless, these remain high in this group. Despite the risks, procedures developed promptly have a positive effect on these patients’ evolution. Coordinated care, composed of teams of specialists within clinical medicine, geriatrics, orthopedics, anesthesiology and critical care, along with other healthcare professionals, may be highly beneficial for this group of patients.
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Authors
Luiz Eugênio Garcez Leme, Maria do Carmo Sitta, Manuella Toledo, Simone da Silva Henriques,