Orthopedic Disorders In The Elderly

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Contents 1 Introduction 2 More General Terms 3 Additional Terms 4 References

Introduction

• Periarticular disorders in the elderly

• rotator cuff tendonitis ( calcific tendonitis)
• frozen shoulder
• epicondylitis
• medial epicondylitis
• olecranon bursitis
• ulnar nerve entrapment
• DeQuervain's tenosynovitis
• trigger finger/ thumb
• trochanteric bursitis
• knee pain
• pes anserine bursitis
• Achilles tendonitis
• plantar fasciitis

• Fractures in the elderly (also see osteoporosis)

• hip fracture
• vertebral compression fracture
• minimal trauma fracture

More General Terms

• geriatrics

Additional Terms

• age-associated changes in the skeletal system
• osteoarthritis (OA)

References

Clyman, B. In: Intensive Course in Geriatric Medicine & Board Review, Marina Del Ray, CA, Sept 12-15, 2001

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