@article{ref1,
title="What treatment expectations does the elderly patient have from surgery and what can surgery achieve? From the viewpoint of joint surgery",
journal="Langenbecks Archiv für Chirurgie Supplement Kongressband",
year="1996",
author="Pfister, U.",
volume="113",
number="",
pages="439-443",
abstract="Age-dependent wear, increasing proneness to injury during unsuitable activities and sudden falls caused by a general frailness are the reasons why the aged patient meets the joint surgeon. The desired treatment comprises different aims: painless and free motion, full weight-bearing capacity, avoidance of permanent nursing, facilitation of nursing. Adequate osteosynthetic techniques and the application of artificial joint replacement usually allow a fair restoration with early mobilisation and weight-bearing. The operative risks in the acute situation are higher than in elective surgery, while the long-term results of hip and knee replacements are very good.<p /><p>Language: de</p>",
language="de",
issn="0942-2854",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}