Citation

Mendelson G, Ben-Israel J. Harefuah 2005; 144(2): 112-4, 150.

Affiliation

Shoham Geriatric Center, Pardes Hanna, Israel. gcmendelson@matat.health.gov.il

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Israel Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

16128016

Abstract

Falls are common among the elderly and stem from multiple causes. Much attention has been given to the development of falls-prevention programs, mainly because of the substantial risk for hip fracture sustained after a fall. The population of frail elderly nursing home residents is a high-risk group for falls. The utilization of an external hip protector that covers the greater trochanter of the femur has been shown to reduce the incidence of hip fractures. However, low compliance remains a major obstacle in the effective use of hip protector systems.

Language: he