Citation

Clark DW, Bose K. Ann. Acad. Med. Singapore 1987; 16(1): 58-65.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1987, Academy of Medicine, Singapore)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

3592596

Abstract

Orthopaedic problems affecting the elderly are discussed and related to basic bone and joint pathology. The treatment of these problems is outlined with a special call for the highest standards of medical and surgical care, by a multidisciplinary team. Early internal fixation of pathological fractures is recommended to allow early mobilisation. Total replacement arthroplasty similarly allows an early return to normal mobility in patients disabled by osteoarthrosis of a major weight bearing joint. Some aspects of the medical treatment of metabolic bone disease are also discussed.

Language: en