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Management of common fractures

30 January 2013

Nursing Older People

CPD

The incidence of fractures increases with advancing age partly due to the presence of multiple comorbidities and increased risk of falls. Common fracture sites in...

A study of the factors in hip replacement dislocation part 2

13 November 1996

Nursing Standard

Orthopaedic nursing

The aim of this study was to determine if incorrect positioning of the replacement hip components was the major factor influencing dislocation rates in the group of...

History taking and clinical examination of the shoulder

02 April 2009

Emergency Nurse

CPD

Prompt and effective diagnosis and treatment for common shoulder problems depends on the ability of practitioners to distinguish between traumatic and non-traumatic...

An overview of osteoporosis

27 September 2005

Nursing Standard

Learning zone continuing professional development

This article explains the pathogenesis and diagnosis of osteoporosis and treatment options for patients with the condition. It also discusses service provision and...

Nursing the patient with an external fixator

19 April 2000

Nursing Standard

CPD

External fixators are an effective way of fixing broken bones while at the same time optimising patients’ mobility. In this article Julie Santy describes the major...

Fractured neck of femur

24 February 1999

Nursing Standard

CPD

This article discusses the risk factors associated with fractured neck of femur in older people and outlines the assessments and post-operative care that should be...

Osteogenesis imperfecta: an overview

17 October 2001

Nursing Standard

CPD

Osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bone disease) is a rare hereditary disorder with an increased tendency to fracture. Chris Clark highlights the management needs of...

An overview of osteoporosis

21 September 2005

Nursing Standard

CPD

This article explains the pathogenesis and diagnosis of osteoporosis and treatment options for patients with the condition. It also discusses service provision and...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

01 October 1999

Nursing Older People

CPD

Aims and intended learning outcomes Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a well-known but poorly understood condition. Although the main symptom is...

Assessing the safety and effectiveness of hip protectors

09 June 2004

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Hip protectors are used in the preventive management of older people who are at risk of fracturing their hip after a fall. However, nurses have little guidance about...

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