Postoperative Rehabilitation after Hip Fracture:A Literature Review
- Author:
Kyung-Jae LEE
1
;
Sang-Hyun UM
;
Young-Hun KIM
Author Information
- Publication Type:REVIEW ARTICLE
- From:Hip & Pelvis 2020;32(3):125-131
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: As the proportion of elderly individuals within the population grows, the incidence of hip fractures increases.Traditionally, orthopedic surgeons used to focus on surgical treatment of hip fractures; however, the field’s appreciation for the importance of postoperative rehabilitation has been increasing recently. Many studies have shown that proper rehabilitation after hip fracture surgery can shorten hospital stays and improve clinical outcomes.However, such studies use different methods and published rehabilitation protocols address varying aspects that do not always overlap. Here, we review and summarize the latest guidelines and studies on postoperative rehabilitation of elderly patients with hip fractures.
