Anabolic steroids for rehabilitation after hip fracture in older people.

Vaqas Farooqi,Maria Crotty,Maayken E L Van Den Berg,Ian D Cameron

doi:10.1590/1516-3180.20161345t2

Abstract

Anabolic steroids for rehabilitation after hip fracture in older people.

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Hip fracture occurs predominantly in older people, many of whom are frail and undernourished
After hip fracture surgery and rehabilitation, most patients experience a decline in mobility and function
The synthetic derivatives of the male hormone testosterone, have been used in combination with exercise to improve muscle mass and strength in athletes. They may have similar effects in older people who are recovering from hip fracture

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BACKGROUND: Hip fracture occurs predominantly in older people, many of whom are frail and undernourished. After hip fracture surgery and rehabilitation, most patients experience a decline in mobility and function. The synthetic derivatives of the male hormone testosterone, have been used in combination with exercise to improve muscle mass and strength in athletes.

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