ReviewCurrent osteoporosis reports2023
Weight-bearing Guidelines for Common Geriatric Upper and Lower Extremity Fractures.
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8 citing papers in PubMed.
- Predictors of Hospital Admission Following Emergency Department Presentation for Falls Among Older Adults: A Retrospective Analysis.Australasian journal on ageing · 2026Article
- Impact of Weight-Bearing Status on Patient Gait During Fracture Recovery.The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons · 2026Article
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- Immediate full weightbearing with additive cerclage improves early mobility after tibial shaft spiral fractures.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Emerging basic science concepts in geriatric fracture fixation and patient recovery.OTA international : the open access journal of orthopaedic trauma · 2025Article
- Efficacy of comprehensive rehabilitation training for elderly patients with lower limb fractures after surgery.Pakistan journal of medical sciences · 2025Article
- The Impact of Real-Time Biofeedback on Partial Weightbearing Training: A Comparative Study.International journal of sports physical therapy · 2025Article
- Weight-Bearing Monitoring Devices in Lower Extremity Fractures: A Scoping Review.Orthopedic research and reviews · 2025Review
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Abstract
purpose of reviewThe purpose of this review paper is to summarize current weight-bearing guidelines for common geriatric fractures, around weight-bearing joints, of the upper and lower extremities. RECENT
findingsThere is an increasing amount of literature investigating the safety and efficacy of early weight-bearing in geriatric fractures, particularly of the lower extremity. Many recent studies, although limited, suggest that early weight-bearing may be safe for geriatric distal femur and ankle fractures. Given the limited data pertaining to early weight-bearing in geriatric fractures, it is difficult to establish concrete weight-bearing guidelines in this population. However, in the literature available, early weight-bearing appears to be safe and effective across most injuries. The degree and time to weight-bearing vary significantly based on fracture type and treatment method. Future studies investigating postoperative weight-bearing protocols should focus on the growing geriatric population and identify methods to address specific barriers to early weight-bearing in these patients such as cognitive impairment, dependence on caregivers, and variations in post-acute disposition.
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