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Trattamento ottimale al paziente anziano polifratturato

The optimal treatment of multiple fractures in the elderly

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The optimal treatment of multiple fractures in the elderly must consider further evaluation criteria than those indicated for patients with a single fracture. Our experience from 2011 to 2012 includes 221 cases (mean age of patients ∼79 ys). The optimal treatment for these patients requires all the necessary precautions described and an operative timing that allows for functional recovery in the shortest time possible with the aim of restoring a self-sufficient life.

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  1. Casa di Cura “Nuova ITOR”, Via di Pietralata, 162, 00158, Roma, Italia

    M. Papalia, D. Longo & A. Palmesi

  2. Ospedale “San Carlo di Nancy”, Via Aurelia, 275, 00165, Roma, Italia

    F. D’Imperio

  3. Ospedale “Fabrizio Spaziani”, Via Armando Fabi, 03100, Frosinone, Italia

    L. Ingegno

  4. Azienda Ospedaliera “San Camillo-Forlanini”, Circonvallazione Gianicolense 87, Roma, Italia

    F. Pallotta

  5. Ospedale C.T.O. “Andrea Alesini”, Via San Nemesio, 21, 00144, Roma, Italia

    F. Rodia

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Papalia, M., D’Imperio, F., Ingegno, L. et al. Trattamento ottimale al paziente anziano polifratturato. LO SCALPELLO 28, 130–135 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11639-014-0069-5

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