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Recovery of physical function after limb injuries in independent older people living at home
Author(s)Winnie Scaf-Klomp, Eric van Sonderen, Robbert Sanderman
Journal titleAge and Ageing, vol 30, no 3, May 2001
Pagespp 213-220
KeywordsMusculoskeletal systems ; Injuries ; Falls ; Self care capacity ; Mobility ; Living in the community ; Longitudinal surveys ; Netherlands.
AnnotationChanges in physical functioning after fall-related injuries to the limbs in 171 Dutch independently living older people (aged 57+) have been examined as part of the Groningen Longitudinal Aging Study. One year after injury, older patients with fall-related injuries had not generally regained their pre-injury levels of physical functioning. Not only hip fractures, but also wrist fractures threaten chances of remaining independent. Prospects of further recovery are minimal 5 or 6 months after the injury. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-010702503 A
ClassmarkBK6: CU: OLF: CA: C4: K4: 3J: 76H

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