Prospective study of predictive factors of changes in pain and hip function after hip fracture among the elderly.

Miren OriveA Anton-LadislaoS García-GutiérrezC Las HayasN GonzálezJ ZabalaJ M Quintana

Published in: Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA (2015)

Frailty before hip fracture is a predictor of greater post-fracture pain and deterioration in function. Given that exercise programs help prevent frailty, promoting exercise in elderly may improve the prognosis of hip fracture.

Keyphrases

hip fracture
community dwelling
chronic pain
high intensity
pain management
neuropathic pain
middle aged
physical activity
public health
resistance training
total hip arthroplasty
spinal cord injury
spinal cord