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| Year : 2017 |
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Wholistic orthopedics: Is this the right way to treat geriatric orthopedic patients?
John Ebnezar, Yogita Bali, Rakesh John
Department of Orthopedics, Ebnezar Orthopedic Center, Parimala Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Correspondence Address:
John Ebnezar
Department of Orthopedics, Ebnezar Orthopedic Center, Parimala Hospital, Bilekahalli, BG Road, Bengaluru - 560 076, Karnataka
India
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None  | Check |
DOI: 10.4103/0973-6131.194560
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Geriatric orthopedic problems poses different challenges in their management. Conventional treatment methods like drugs, physiotherapy and surgeries are inadequate. A Geriatric orthopedic patient suffers as a whole and not in isolation. This article highlights the importance of managing geriatric orthopedic patients as a whole and outlines the various steps of wholistic management. |
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