Publications by authors named "Andre Bryan"
The incidence of hip fractures in the United States is increasing as the population ages. Elderly patients are more likely to have extensive comorbidities, which contribute to long-term consequences after a hip fracture. These patients often experience permanent disability, restrictions in activities of daily life, higher rates of depression, cardiovascular disease, and mortality rate.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA Comprehensive Review of Analgesia and Pain Modalities in Hip Fracture Pathogenesis.
Curr Pain Headache Rep
August 2019
Article Synopsis
- The review focuses on the prevalence, socio-economic impact, and medical considerations surrounding hip fractures in older adults, emphasizing their pain and high costs.
- Recent findings from various medical databases highlighted the complexities in managing acute pain due to factors like reduced physiological function, pre-existing health issues, and cognitive decline among patients.
- A multidisciplinary approach involving medical and surgical teams, along with effective pain management strategies using opioids, regional anesthesia, and delirium prevention measures, is suggested to improve patient outcomes after hip fractures.