Hip Fractures and Visual Impairment: Is There a Cause–Consequence Mechanism?

Hip Fractures and Visual Impairment: Is There a Cause–Consequence Mechanism?

Background: Numerous studies have pointed out how visual impairment relates to falls in the elderly, causing dangerous consequences, such as fractures. The proximal femur fracture is one of the most frequent fracture types related to poor vision. This study investigates the link between fall-related...

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Main Authors: Gianluca Testa, Sara De Salvo, Silvia Boscaglia, Marco Montemagno, Antonio Longo, Andrea Russo, Giuseppe Sessa, Vito Pavone
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-07-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
aged
cataracts
elderly
falls
femur fractures
hip fractures
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/14/3926

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