The incidence of fractures increases with advancing age partly due to the presence of multiple comorbidities and increased risk of falls. Common fracture sites in older people include femoral neck, distal radius and vertebral bodies. Nurses have an important role in caring for older patients who have sustained fractures, not only to maximise function and recovery, but as part of a team to minimise the morbidity and mortality associated with fractures in this group.
Nursing Older People. 25, 1, 30-36. doi: 10.7748/nop2013.01.25.1.30.s9512
CorrespondenceJennie.walker@nottingham.ac.uk
Conflict of interestNone declared
Peer reviewThis article has been subject to double blind peer review
Received: 31 October 2012
Accepted: 09 November 2012
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