The role of fall biomechanics in the cause and prevention of bone fractures in older adults - Komisar V, Robinovitch SN.

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Adults over age 65 experience the highest rates of bone fracture, and 90% of fractures in older adults are caused by falls from standing height or lower. Advances in fracture prevention rely on our ability to prevent falls, reduce the se...
Source: SafetyLit - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news