Rehabilitation after fractures

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A collection of recently published journal articles, books and websites all available from the Healthcare Library located on the first floor of the Ark Centre.

Databases: CINAHL, BNI and Intute.

This list was put together using the library's internet database collection.

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Journal articles

Admitted with a hip fracture: patient perceptions of rehabilitation.
Source
Journal of Clinical Nursing, May 2007, vol. 16, no. 5, p. 853-9, ISSN: 0962-1067.
Author(s)
Olsson-L, Nystrom-A, Karlsson-J.

(COPYRIGHT BY BNI Publications, Bournemouth, UK)

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Treatment of traumatic thoracolumbar spine fractures: a multicenter prospective randomized study of operative versus nonsurgical treatment.
Source
Spine, 2006 Dec 1, vol. 31, no. 25, p. 2881-90, ISSN: 0362-2436.
Author(s)
Siebenga-J, Leferink-VJ, Segers-MJ, Elzinga-MJ, Bakker-FC, Haarman-HJ, Rommens-PM, ten-Duis-HJ, Patka-P.

(COPYRIGHT BY CINAHL Information Systems, Glendale CA, USA)

Distal femoral fractures treated by hinged total knee replacement in elderly patients.
Source
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery British), 2006 Aug, vol. 88B, no. 8, p. 1065-70, (42 ref), ISSN: 0301-620X.
Author(s)
Appleton-P, Moran-M, Houshian-S, Robinson-CM.

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Case reports: concurrent bilateral nontraumatic fractures of the clavicle.
Source
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 2006 Jun, vol. 447, p. 252-5, ISSN: 0009-921X.
Author(s)
Quinn-RH, Drenga-J.

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Early ambulation after hip fracture: effects on function and mortality.
Source
Archives of Internal Medicine, 2006 Apr 10, vol. 166, no. 7, p. 766-71, (18 ref), ISSN: 0003-9926.
Author(s)
Siu-AL, Penrod-JD, Boockvar-KS, Koval-K, Strauss-E, Morrison-RS.

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Rehabilitation for distal radial fractures in adults.
Source
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2007, no. 4, (CD003324) Source notes: Update Software, online or CD-ROM, updated quarterly, ISSN: 1469-493X.
Author(s)
Handoll-HHG, Madhok-R, Howe-TE.

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Mobilisation strategies after hip fracture surgery in adults.
Source
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2007, no. 4, (CD001704) Source notes: Update Software, online or CD-ROM, updated quarterly, ISSN: 1469-493X.
Author(s)
Handoll-HHG, Sherrington-C.

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Conservative versus operative treatment for hip fractures in adults.
Source
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2007, no. 4, (CD000337) Source notes: Update Software, online or CD-ROM, updated quarterly, ISSN: 1469-493X.
Author(s)
Parker-MJ, Handoll-HHG, Bhargava-A.

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Co-ordinated multidisciplinary approaches for inpatient rehabilitation of older patients with proximal femoral fractures.
Source
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2007, no. 4, (CD000106) Source notes: Update Software, online or CD-ROM, updated quarterly, ISSN: 1469-493X.
Author(s)
Cameron-ID, Handoll-HHG, Finnegan-TP, Madhok-R, Langhorne-P.

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Efficacy of percutaneous vertebral augmentation and use of physical therapy intervention following vertebral compression fractures in older adults: a systematic review.
Source
Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy, 2007, vol. 30, no. 1, p. 31-40, (67 ref), ISSN: 1539-8412.
Author(s)
Cahoj-PA, Cook-JL, Robinson-BS.

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Displaced femoral neck fracture: comparison of primary total hip replacement with secondary replacement after failed internal fixation: a 2-year follow-up of 84 patients.
Source
Acta Orthopaedica, 2006 Aug, vol. 77, no. 4, p. 638-43, (23 ref), ISSN: 1745-3674.
Author(s)
Blomfeldt-R, Törnkvist-H, Ponzer-S, Söderqvist-A, Tidermark-J.

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Comminuted patellar fractures.
Source
Current Orthopaedics, 2006 Dec, vol. 20, no. 6, p. 397-404, (18 ref), ISSN: 0268-0890.
Author(s)
Mehling-I, Mehling-A, Rommens-PM.

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Recovery after hip fracture: what can we learn from the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure?
Source
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2007 May-Jun, vol. 61, no. 3, p. 335-44, (64 ref), ISSN: 0272-9490.
Author(s)
Edwards-M, Baptiste-S, Stratford-PW, Law-M.

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Admitted with a hip fracture: patient perceptions of rehabilitation.
Source
Journal of Clinical Nursing, 2007 May, vol. 16, no. 5, p. 853-9, (39 ref), ISSN: 0962-1067.
Author(s)
Olsson-L, Nyström-AEM, Karlsson-J, Ekman-I.

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Management of proximal humeral fractures.
Source
Current Orthopaedics, 2006 Jun, vol. 20, no. 3, p. 222-33, (25 ref), ISSN: 0268-0890.
Author(s)
Burton-DJC, Watters-AT.

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Clinical evidence concise. Hip fracture.
Source
American Family Physician, 2007 Jan 1, vol. 75, no. 1, p. 93-6, 21-3, 118, (8 ref), ISSN: 0002-838X.
Author(s)
Handoll-H, Parker-M.

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Muscle performance characteristics of hip and ankle extensors and their relationship to gait in persons after hip fracture... CSM 2007.
Source
Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy, 2006, vol. 29, no. 3, p. 121-2, ISSN: 1539-8412.
Author(s)
Mangione-KK, Guss-S, Reifsnyder-R, Jeblonski-G, Konersman-M, Franks-A, Eastlack-M, Craik-R.

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Progressive resistance training improves muscle strength but not mass in frail elderly subjects after hip fracture... CSM 2007.
Source
Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy, 2006, vol. 29, no. 3, p. 120, ISSN: 1539-8412.
Author(s)
Host-HH, Sinacore-DR, Bohnert-KL, Brown-M, Binder-EF.

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Effects of nursing interventions within an integrated care pathway for patients with hip fracture.
Source
Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2007 Apr, vol. 58, no. 2, p. 116-25, (44 ref), ISSN: 0309-2402.
Author(s)
Olsson-L, Karlsson-J, Ekman-I.

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Reduced morbidity for elderly patients with a hip fracture after implementation of a perioperative evidence-based clinical pathway.
Source
Quality Safety in Health Care, 2006 Oct, vol. 15, no. 5, p. 375-9, (32 ref), ISSN: 1475-3898.
Author(s)
Beaupre-LA, Cinats-JG, Senthilselvan-A, Lier-D, Jones-CA, Scharfenberger-A, Johnston-DWD, Saunders-LD.

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Training-induced strength and functional adaptations after hip fracture.
Source
Physical Therapy, 2007 Mar, vol. 87, no. 3, p. 292-303, (54 ref), ISSN: 0031-9023.
Author(s)
Host-HH, Sinacore-DR, Bohnert-KL, Steger-May-K, Brown-M, Binder-EF.

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Timed "up & go" test as a predictor of falls within 6 months after hip fracture surgery.
Source
Physical Therapy, 2007 Jan, vol. 87, no. 1, p. 24-30, (30 ref), ISSN: 0031-9023.
Author(s)
Kristensen-MT, Foss-NB, Kehlet-H.

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Management of hip fracture: the family physician's role.
Source
American Family Physician, 2006 Jun 15, vol. 73, no. 12, p. 2195-202, 2119-21, 2244 passim, (35 ref), ISSN: 0002-838X.
Author(s)
Rao-SS, Cherukuri-M.

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Acute finger injuries: part II. Fractures, dislocations, and thumb injuries.
Source
American Family Physician, 2006 Mar 1, vol. 73, no. 5, p. 827-34, 839, 767-9 passim, (16 ref), ISSN: 0002-838X.
Author(s)
Leggit-JC, Meko-CJ.

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Prediction of postoperative morbidity, mortality and rehabilitation in hip fracture patients: the cumulated ambulation score.
Source
Clinical Rehabilitation, 2006 Aug, vol. 20, no. 8, p. 701-8, (26 ref), ISSN: 0269-2155.
Author(s)
Foss-NB, Kristensen-MT, Kehlet-H.

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Radial head fractures-advanced techniques in surgical management and rehabilitation.
Source
Journal of Hand Therapy, 2006 Apr-Jun, vol. 19, no. 2, p. 114-36, (56 ref), ISSN: 0894-1130.
Author(s)
Bano-KY, Kahlon-RS.

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Early rehabilitation following surgical fixation of a femoral shaft fracture.
Source
Physical Therapy, 2006 Apr, vol. 86, no. 4, p. 558-72, (45 ref), ISSN: 0031-9023.
Author(s)
Paterno-MV, Archdeacon-MT, Ford-KR, Galvin-D, Hewett-TE.

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A randomized controlled trial to evaluate intensity of community-based rehabilitation provision following stroke or hip fracture in old age.
Source
Clinical Rehabilitation, 2006 Feb, vol. 20, no. 2, p. 123-31, (31 ref) , ISSN: 0269-2155.
Author(s)
Ryan-T, Enderby-P, Rigby-AS.

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Health-related quality of life and self-reported ability concerning ADL and IADL after hip fracture: a randomized trial.
Source
Acta Orthopaedica, 2006 Feb, vol. 77, no. 1, p. 114-9, (16 ref), ISSN: 1745-3674.
Author(s)
Hagsten-B, Svensson-O, Gardulf-A.

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Books

Classmark: WE150
Title: Geriatric rehabilitation following fractures in older people: a systematic review
Author: Cameron, I
Collation: iv; 111p
Publisher: Southampton : National Coordinating Centre for Health Technology Assessment, 2000

Classmark: WE740
Title: Prevention and management of hip fractures
Author: Onslow, Liz
Collation: xi, 228p
Publisher: Chichester : Whurr, 2005

Classmark: WE110
Title: Orthopedic rehabilitation science : principles for clinical management of bone
Author: Lundon, Katie
Collation: xv, 204p
Publisher: Boston, Mass. : Butterworth-Heinemann, 2000

Classmark: WD500
Title: Sports injury: prevention and rehabilitation
Author: Shamus, Eric; Shamus, Jennifer
Collation: xiii, 513p
Publisher: London : McGraw-Hill, 2001

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Websites

Fracture shoulder replacement : fixation of clavicle, scapula and glenoid fractures
This post-operative rehabilitation protocol has been developed at the Hope Hospital, Manchester, and is recommended by the Manchester Sports Medicine Clinic for use following fractured shoulder replacement, fixation of clavicle, scapula and glenoid fractures.

Cochrane Musculoskeletal Injuries Group (CMSIG)
The Cochrane Musculoskeletal Injuries Group, part of the Cochrane Collaboration, publishes reviews of controlled trials of interventions in the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of fractures, dislocations, and soft tissue injuries of the appendicular skeleton and associated soft tissues.

Stress fractures in female runners
This case study is aimed at practitioners and students in physical therapy and related areas. It covers diagnostic testing for stress fractures, stress fracture pathology, female athlete and stress fractures, fracture treatment, returning to running, and physical therapy for prevention and recovery. This material has been prepared and published on the web by the Virtual Health Care Team, School of Health Professions and the School of Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia.

Prevention and management of hip fracture in older people
Produced by the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN). This guideline covers an introduction, the prevention of hip fracture, pre-hospital management, management in accident & emergency, preoperative care, anaesthetic management, surgical management, early postoperative management, rehabilitation and discharge, implementation and audit, key messages for patients, development of the guideline and a key to evidence statements and grades of recommendations.

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