Falling can be a Serious Problem for the Elderly

Authors

  • Likit Rugpolmuang Department of Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
  • Charuwan Akewanlop Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
  • Suchart Benjarassamerote Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
  • Pornchai O-chareanrat Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
  • Pavanee Mahasitiwat Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
  • Apichat Asavamongkolkul Department of Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University

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Abstract

We present the role of a multidisciplinary approach for the patient with a pathological fracture of the femur. A 56-year-old female complained of pain in the right hip from falling at home. After that she was sent for treatment without knowing her breast mass. For final diagnosis and treatment, the case was brought for discussion and made an appropriate treatment was made for her by the members of tumor board. With a multidisciplinary approach we saved not only her life but also the function of her leg.

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Published

01-07-2006

How to Cite

Rugpolmuang, L. ., Akewanlop, C. ., Benjarassamerote, S. ., O-chareanrat, P., Mahasitiwat, P. ., & Asavamongkolkul, A. (2006). Falling can be a Serious Problem for the Elderly. Siriraj Medical Journal, 58(7), 916–921. Retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/sirirajmedj/article/view/245855

Issue

Vol. 58 No. 7 (2006): July

Section

Case Report

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