Hip Protectors to Prevent Fall-Related Fractures.
Part of a special section on falls and fall-related injuries suffered by aging people. The writers discuss the novel approach of using hip protectors to prevent fall-related fractures. Through their discussion on how hip protectors work, the design variations, efficacy and other benefits, and some...
| Publicado en: | Generations Vol. 26; no. 4; pp. 82 - 86 |
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American Society on Aging
Winter 2002/2003
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