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Fractures in the elderly: when is hip replacement a necessity?
As the world’s population ages, hip fractures pose a significant health care problem. Hip fractures in the elderly are associated with impaired mobility, and increased morbidity and mortality. Associated conditions, such as osteoporosis, medical comorbidity, and dementia, pose a significant concern...
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Dove Medical Press
2011
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3066247/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21472086 http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/CIA.S10204 |