Abstract:Background: Hip fractures are a major source of disability in the elderly and rehabilitation is mandatory to recover pre-fracture functioning. To date, there is a big heterogeneity not only in terms of frequency and timing but also of choosing the most appropriate setting for hip fracture rehabilitation. In this real-practice pilot study we aimed at evaluating the long-term effects of rehabilitative intervention on disability status and functional outcomes in post-hip fracture elderly people.Methods: We includ… Show more
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