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Polytrauma in the elderly: a review
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Braun BJ
; Holstein J
; Fritz T
; Veith NT
; Herath S
; Mörsdorf P
; Pohlemann T
EFORT Open Rev
2016[May]; 1
(5
): 146-151
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Although the field of geriatric trauma is - ironically - young, care for the
elderly trauma patient is increasingly recognised as an important challenge,
considering the worldwide trend towards increasing longevity.Increasing age is
associated with physiological changes and resulting comorbidities that present
multiple challenges to the treating physician.Even though polytrauma is less
likely with increasing age, lower-energy trauma can also result in
life-threatening injuries due to the reduced physiological reserve.Mechanisms of
injury and resulting injury patterns are markedly changed in the elderly
population and new management strategies are needed. From initial triage to
long-term rehabilitation, these patients require care that differs from the
everyday standard.In the current review, the special requirements of this
increasing patient population are reviewed and management options discussed. With
the increase in orthogeriatrics as a speciality, the current status quo will
almost certainly shift towards a more tailored treatment approach for the elderly
patient. Further research expanding our current knowledge is needed to reduce the
high morbidity and mortality rate. Cite this article: Braun BJ, Holstein J, Fritz
T, Veith NT, Herath S, Mörsdorf P, Pohlemann T. Polytrauma in the elderly: a
review. EFORT Open Rev 2016;1:146-151. DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.1.160002.