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The drop attack: a common geriatric symptom.

L A Lipsitz

    Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
    |October 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    The drop attack, a common cause of falls in the elderly in Britain, is under-recognized by US physicians. This review examines its features, causes, and management in the United States.

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    Area of Science:

    • Geriatrics
    • Neurology
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • The 'drop attack' is a recognized geriatric syndrome in British literature, accounting for a significant proportion of falls in the elderly.
    • This phenomenon is infrequently acknowledged or discussed by physicians in the United States.
    • Uncertainty exists whether the drop attack is a distinct entity or a symptom of broader underlying conditions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the original descriptions and characteristic features of the drop attack.
    • To investigate the epidemiology and etiology of drop attacks, particularly in the US context.
    • To outline the clinical management strategies for this under-recognized event.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of original descriptions of drop attacks.

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  • Analysis of epidemiological data related to falls in the elderly.
  • Examination of etiological factors contributing to drop attacks.
  • Review of current clinical management approaches.

    • Main Results:

    • The paper aims to consolidate understanding of the drop attack's defining characteristics.
    • It seeks to clarify the prevalence and underlying causes of drop attacks in the US.
    • The review will provide insights into effective management strategies.

    Conclusions:

    • The drop attack, though common in the elderly, remains under-recognized in the US.
    • Further investigation into its distinctiveness and relationship to other diseases is warranted.
    • Standardized recognition and management protocols are needed for this geriatric fall syndrome.