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Post-surgical rehabilitative approach to fragility fractures

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Osteoporosis is a skeletal disorder characterized by compromised bone strength predisposing to an increased risk of fracture. The most frequent sites of fragility fractures are the hip, the distal radius, the spine, the proximal humerus, and the ankle. In most cases, a surgical approach with subsequent rehabilitative treatment is required. The general aims of rehabilitation are to increase functioning and improve patients’ activities, participation level, and quality of life.

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  1. Department of Physical and Mental Health, Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy

    F. Gimigliano

  2. Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties and Dentistry, Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy

    G. Iolascon, I. Riccio, L. Frizzi & R. Gimigliano

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Gimigliano, F., Iolascon, G., Riccio, I. et al. Post-surgical rehabilitative approach to fragility fractures. Aging Clin Exp Res 25 (Suppl 1), 23–25 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40520-013-0094-x

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