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Splinter haemorrhages in the elderly.

J Young, G Mulley

    Age and Ageing
    |March 1, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Splinter hemorrhages are less common in elderly patients and primarily linked to walking aid use or nail trauma, not specific medical conditions. These nail findings are generally unhelpful in older adults.

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    Area of Science:

    • Geriatric Medicine
    • Dermatology
    • Clinical Sign Investigation

    Background:

    • Splinter hemorrhages are nail abnormalities that can indicate underlying conditions.
    • Their prevalence and significance in the elderly population are not well-established.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the frequency and clinical significance of finger-nail splinter hemorrhages in elderly patients.
    • To investigate potential associations between splinter hemorrhages and medical disorders in this age group.

    Main Methods:

    • Prospective study of 220 patients aged 65 years and older admitted to acute geriatric wards.
    • Clinical examination for the presence of splinter hemorrhages.
    • Correlation analysis with medical history, use of walking aids, and presence of specific conditions.

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    Main Results:

    • Splinter hemorrhages were identified in 16% of the elderly patients.
    • A significant association was observed between splinter hemorrhages and the use of walking aids, suggesting trauma as a primary cause.
    • No association was found with specific medical disorders, bacteremia, or senile purpura.

    Conclusions:

    • Splinter hemorrhages are less frequent in the elderly compared to younger individuals.
    • In geriatric patients, splinter hemorrhages are mainly attributed to nail trauma from walking aid use.
    • This physical sign holds limited diagnostic value for specific medical conditions in the elderly.