CMC Offers Fragility Fracture Care

Older adults who come to CMC with bone fractures will benefit from expedited care through a new program designed to foster a more rapid and complete recovery. The Fragility Fracture Program targets individuals age 65 and older with fractures of the hip, leg and ankle. Since more than one-third of people in this age bracket fall each year, timely medical assessment and intervention reduces negative fallrelated effects and improves outcomes.Treatment begins with a
rapid, comprehensive evaluation by a team of experts in orthopedics, geriatrics, internal medicine, hospital medicine, emergency medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nutrition counseling, anesthesia, pharmacy, nursing, social work and discharge planning.How does the senior benefit? Through:4streamlined admission to eliminate time spent in the emergency room4surgery for repair of broken bones, within 24 hours of admission when appropriate4daily evaluation toensure earlier mobility and faster recovery4pain management4fast initiation of rehabilitation and therapy4home health services and/or nursing home rehabilitative servicesFor many seniors, with fast and proper care, a return to their pre-injury level of movement, function and independence is often possible.