Falls in the Elderly Secondary to Urinary Symptoms

Reviews in Urology

Neil Baum¹  Richard Meyer²  Yousef Soliman³ 

[1] Department of Urology, Tulane Medical School,, New Orleans, LA;Department of Orthopedics, Touro Infirmary,, New Orleans, LA;Cairo, Egypt

关键词: Falls;    Fractures;    Nocturia;    Overactive bladder;    Urinary tract infections;    Prevention;   

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学科分类：基础医学

来源: MedReviews, LLC

【 摘 要 】

Falls and fractures have a significant impact on our patients, their families, and caregivers, and cost the health care system billions of dollars. Each year, millions of adults aged 65 and older fall. Falls can cause moderate to severe injuries, such as hip fractures and head traumas, and can increase the risk of early death. Fortunately, falls are a public health problem that is largely preventable. Because many patients with falls and subsequent fractures have urologic conditions, urologists are positioned to help with the prevention of these significant and costly injuries. This article discusses the epidemiology of falls and fractures, and the urologic comorbidities that increase their risk.

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