Abstract:Orthopaedic management of fragility fractures: current state and perspectives Fragility fractures, and in particular those of the femoral neck, vertebrae, wrist and proximal humerus, are increasing, with a socio-economic impact strong enough to suggest modifications in their current management. These fractures are characterized by their time of event, clinical approach and functional results, which are also influenced by co-morbidity of the patient. However, in Italy, it was recently shown that patients hospit… Show more
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