Orthopedic Care of Patients with Parkinson Disease

This article summarizes existing literature examining orthopedic interventions for patients with Parkinson disease (PD). It reviews complications and functional outcomes of shoulder, spine, knee, and hip surgeries in PD. Causes of fall-related fractures in PD and the risk of postoperative cognitive decline after orthopedic interventions in PD are also briefly discussed.
Source: Clinics in Geriatric Medicine - Category: Geriatrics Authors: Source Type: research