[Co-management in geriatric traumatology]

Fragility fractures are becoming more common and are leading to significantly increased morbidity and mortality rates.

In order to improve the outcome of these patients, they are increasingly being treated from the beginning interdisciplinarily and interprofessionally as part of co-management models. The main contents of these systems are rapid surgical stabilization for rapid remobilization, treatment with standardized paths and regular communication within the team and a well-functioning discharge management. Furthermore, the organization is a key ingredient in secondary prevention of geriatric traumatology.

If this system can be implemented as a whole, this will lead to an improvement of the functional outcomes for the patient as well as to cost savings.