A Simple Guide to Falls in the Elderly, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions
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- Date de parution15/04/2025
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- ÉditeurVirtued Press
Résumé
Fifty years later as a family doctor I have found that many health conditions such as falls, poor balance, poor eyesight, urinary incontinence, muscle weakness and chronic illnesses happen very frequently in the elderly. I have taken many of the contents from my older series of simple guide to different medical conditions to concentrate on these disorders that are happening in the elderly patients.
Old people have acquired much wisdom, Their bodies however do not blossom, The body muscles and eyes are weak, They fall on paths that they can not clearly see. In the past 6 months I have seen about at least 10 cases of falls in the elderly including my family, cousins and aged patients. Fracture of hip -the most common fracture caused by falls in the elderlyFracture of spineFracture of kneeFracture of shoulder-the third most frequent fracture caused by falls in the elderlyFracture and dislocation of ankleFracture of wristFracture of facial boneKnee hematomaBruises from falls in elderly are common appearances on the skin of injured patients.
There were bruises on the body in all the patients who fell and fractured their shoulder and on the face for patients who fell and hit their face. Many patients also had bruises on their knees, elbows and hands when they fell forwards on the ground or hard object. Subdural hematoma in the brain may occur in rare cases when the elderly patient fell and hit his or her head on the ground or hard object.
Falls happen often in the elderly person over the age of 65. Falls in the elderly person are the leading cause of injury linked deaths in this age group.20-30% of falls result in moderate to severe injuries (fractures, head trauma). Falls in the Elderly account for 40% of nursing home admissionsRisk FactorsRisk factors include:1. Previous history of falling2. Use of assistive devices like walkers or canes3.
Poorly lit environments4. Cluttered environments5. Health conditions that cause muscle weakness6. History of vertigo7. Issues with balance or walking8. Trouble seeing or hearing9. Decrease in cognitive ability10. Diabetes, heart disease11. Osteoporosis12. MedicationTABLE OF CONTENTIntroductionChapter 1 Falls in the ElderlyChapter 2 CauseChapter 3 SymptomsChapter 4 DiagnosisChapter 5 TreatmentChapter 6 PrognosisChapter 7 Proximal Humerus FractureChapter 8 FracturesEpilogue
Old people have acquired much wisdom, Their bodies however do not blossom, The body muscles and eyes are weak, They fall on paths that they can not clearly see. In the past 6 months I have seen about at least 10 cases of falls in the elderly including my family, cousins and aged patients. Fracture of hip -the most common fracture caused by falls in the elderlyFracture of spineFracture of kneeFracture of shoulder-the third most frequent fracture caused by falls in the elderlyFracture and dislocation of ankleFracture of wristFracture of facial boneKnee hematomaBruises from falls in elderly are common appearances on the skin of injured patients.
There were bruises on the body in all the patients who fell and fractured their shoulder and on the face for patients who fell and hit their face. Many patients also had bruises on their knees, elbows and hands when they fell forwards on the ground or hard object. Subdural hematoma in the brain may occur in rare cases when the elderly patient fell and hit his or her head on the ground or hard object.
Falls happen often in the elderly person over the age of 65. Falls in the elderly person are the leading cause of injury linked deaths in this age group.20-30% of falls result in moderate to severe injuries (fractures, head trauma). Falls in the Elderly account for 40% of nursing home admissionsRisk FactorsRisk factors include:1. Previous history of falling2. Use of assistive devices like walkers or canes3.
Poorly lit environments4. Cluttered environments5. Health conditions that cause muscle weakness6. History of vertigo7. Issues with balance or walking8. Trouble seeing or hearing9. Decrease in cognitive ability10. Diabetes, heart disease11. Osteoporosis12. MedicationTABLE OF CONTENTIntroductionChapter 1 Falls in the ElderlyChapter 2 CauseChapter 3 SymptomsChapter 4 DiagnosisChapter 5 TreatmentChapter 6 PrognosisChapter 7 Proximal Humerus FractureChapter 8 FracturesEpilogue
Fifty years later as a family doctor I have found that many health conditions such as falls, poor balance, poor eyesight, urinary incontinence, muscle weakness and chronic illnesses happen very frequently in the elderly. I have taken many of the contents from my older series of simple guide to different medical conditions to concentrate on these disorders that are happening in the elderly patients.
Old people have acquired much wisdom, Their bodies however do not blossom, The body muscles and eyes are weak, They fall on paths that they can not clearly see. In the past 6 months I have seen about at least 10 cases of falls in the elderly including my family, cousins and aged patients. Fracture of hip -the most common fracture caused by falls in the elderlyFracture of spineFracture of kneeFracture of shoulder-the third most frequent fracture caused by falls in the elderlyFracture and dislocation of ankleFracture of wristFracture of facial boneKnee hematomaBruises from falls in elderly are common appearances on the skin of injured patients.
There were bruises on the body in all the patients who fell and fractured their shoulder and on the face for patients who fell and hit their face. Many patients also had bruises on their knees, elbows and hands when they fell forwards on the ground or hard object. Subdural hematoma in the brain may occur in rare cases when the elderly patient fell and hit his or her head on the ground or hard object.
Falls happen often in the elderly person over the age of 65. Falls in the elderly person are the leading cause of injury linked deaths in this age group.20-30% of falls result in moderate to severe injuries (fractures, head trauma). Falls in the Elderly account for 40% of nursing home admissionsRisk FactorsRisk factors include:1. Previous history of falling2. Use of assistive devices like walkers or canes3.
Poorly lit environments4. Cluttered environments5. Health conditions that cause muscle weakness6. History of vertigo7. Issues with balance or walking8. Trouble seeing or hearing9. Decrease in cognitive ability10. Diabetes, heart disease11. Osteoporosis12. MedicationTABLE OF CONTENTIntroductionChapter 1 Falls in the ElderlyChapter 2 CauseChapter 3 SymptomsChapter 4 DiagnosisChapter 5 TreatmentChapter 6 PrognosisChapter 7 Proximal Humerus FractureChapter 8 FracturesEpilogue
Old people have acquired much wisdom, Their bodies however do not blossom, The body muscles and eyes are weak, They fall on paths that they can not clearly see. In the past 6 months I have seen about at least 10 cases of falls in the elderly including my family, cousins and aged patients. Fracture of hip -the most common fracture caused by falls in the elderlyFracture of spineFracture of kneeFracture of shoulder-the third most frequent fracture caused by falls in the elderlyFracture and dislocation of ankleFracture of wristFracture of facial boneKnee hematomaBruises from falls in elderly are common appearances on the skin of injured patients.
There were bruises on the body in all the patients who fell and fractured their shoulder and on the face for patients who fell and hit their face. Many patients also had bruises on their knees, elbows and hands when they fell forwards on the ground or hard object. Subdural hematoma in the brain may occur in rare cases when the elderly patient fell and hit his or her head on the ground or hard object.
Falls happen often in the elderly person over the age of 65. Falls in the elderly person are the leading cause of injury linked deaths in this age group.20-30% of falls result in moderate to severe injuries (fractures, head trauma). Falls in the Elderly account for 40% of nursing home admissionsRisk FactorsRisk factors include:1. Previous history of falling2. Use of assistive devices like walkers or canes3.
Poorly lit environments4. Cluttered environments5. Health conditions that cause muscle weakness6. History of vertigo7. Issues with balance or walking8. Trouble seeing or hearing9. Decrease in cognitive ability10. Diabetes, heart disease11. Osteoporosis12. MedicationTABLE OF CONTENTIntroductionChapter 1 Falls in the ElderlyChapter 2 CauseChapter 3 SymptomsChapter 4 DiagnosisChapter 5 TreatmentChapter 6 PrognosisChapter 7 Proximal Humerus FractureChapter 8 FracturesEpilogue
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