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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Falls are the leading cause of injury in older adults, resulting in significant morbidity and healthcare utilization.
  • Orthopaedic surgeons frequently manage patients affected by falls but are often not involved in fall risk assessment and prevention.
  • Falls are common perioperatively, impacting patients undergoing procedures like joint arthroplasty.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the role of orthopaedic surgeons in fall risk assessment and prevention.
  • To emphasize the importance of addressing fall risk in the orthopaedic population, including perioperative patients.
  • To advocate for the integration of fall prevention strategies into orthopaedic practice.

Main Methods:

  • Review of fall-related injuries and risk factors in the older adult population.
  • Discussion of intrinsic and extrinsic factors contributing to falls.
  • Identification of available in-office fall assessment tools applicable to orthopaedic settings.

Main Results:

  • Falls result in over 3 million emergency room visits and 290,000 hip fractures annually in the US.
  • Preoperative and postoperative fall rates for patients awaiting or recovering from joint arthroplasty are substantial (20-40%).
  • Modifiable extrinsic factors and comorbidities significantly influence fall risk.

Conclusions:

  • Orthopaedic surgeons are well-positioned to implement fall risk assessments and prevention strategies.
  • Integrating simple fall assessment tools can identify patients needing rehabilitation.
  • Proactive fall prevention by orthopaedic surgeons can improve patient outcomes and reduce adverse events.