• Osteoporos Int · Jul 2019

    Risk of institutionalization following fragility fractures in older people.

    • P Benzinger, S Riem, J Bauer, A Jaensch, C Becker, G Büchele, and K Rapp.
    • Center for Geriatric Medicine, Bethanien Krankenhaus Heidelberg, University of Heidelberg, Rohrbacher Straße 149, 69126, Heidelberg, Germany. petra.benzinger@hs-kempten.de.
    • Osteoporos Int. 2019 Jul 1; 30 (7): 1363-1370.

    AbstractPreviously independent living older people suffering fractures of the hip have a high risk of new admission to a nursing home during the subsequent months. This study shows that older people admitted to hospital for fractures of the pelvis and spine have a similar risk of admission to a nursing home.

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